Description
Savor pumpkin gooey butter cake—rich, creamy, and wonderfully spiced. An irresistible dessert ideal for autumn celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 box of yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Mix until well-combined and the batter becomes thick. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese and 1 can of pumpkin puree until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add in 3 large eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate 3 1/2 cups of powdered sugar along with the 1 tsp of ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp of ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp of ground ginger, 1/4 tsp of ground cloves (optional), and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is evenly blended and the filling is smooth.
- Combine and Bake: Carefully pour the pumpkin filling over the crust you previously prepared. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes. The center should be slightly gooey while the edges are set. Keep an eye on it as baking times may vary.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the baking dish. Once at room temperature, cut into squares and serve. This cake pairs beautifully with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar!