Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This cozy dessert features rich layers of gooey pumpkin filling topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, making it the perfect treat for family gatherings or a comforting night in. Easy to prepare and sure to please both kids and adults alike, this cake boasts the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg, embodying the essence of autumn in every bite. Bake it ahead of time, and enjoy its even better flavor after a day in the fridge. Get ready to make this seasonal favorite your go-to dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Makes 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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 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
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, one egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and two eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, melted butter, and spices; mix well.
- Pour half the cake batter into the prepared pan. Spread the gooey filling over it, then top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
- For frosting, combine powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 238mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 47mg