Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delightful Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe. This rich and creamy dessert combines the warmth of pumpkin puree with a medley of warm spices, creating an irresistible treat that will make your gatherings memorable. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy family dinners, this cake features a gooey center that melts in your mouth and is surprisingly easy to prepare, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a comforting dessert experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a springform or round cake pan with parchment paper and cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and egg; mix until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, blend pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and spices until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cake layer and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown on top but slightly gooey in the center.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg