Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake Recipe
A deliciously rich and moist Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake featuring a spiced yellow cake base layered with a creamy pumpkin and cream cheese filling, topped with a smooth, sweet cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or festive dessert tables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking your cake base and filling evenly.
- Prepare the Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until well blended. Press the batter evenly into a greased baking pan to form the cake base layer.
- Make the Filling: Beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and 4 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Pour this filling evenly over the prepared cake base.
- Bake the Cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled thoroughly, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Chill if desired before serving for a firmer finish.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a smooth filling and frosting.
- Press the cake base firmly into the pan to prevent gaps and ensure even layering.
- To check doneness, insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter.
- For a stronger spice flavor, you can increase cinnamon and nutmeg slightly but keep cloves minimal as it can overpower.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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