Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This cake captures the essence of autumn with its rich layers of gooey pumpkin filling and a luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting that is sure to impress family and friends. Perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With each bite, you’ll experience a comforting blend of warm spices and sweet creaminess, making it a must-try recipe this season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine yellow cake mix, melted butter, one egg, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour half into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add two eggs, pumpkin puree, and spices. Mix well.
- Spread the filling over the cake base and top with the remaining batter. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- For the frosting, beat together softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, brown sugar, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Frost cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg