Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake Recipe
A deliciously moist and gooey pumpkin spice cake featuring a tender yellow cake base layered with a creamy pumpkin cream cheese filling, topped with a sweet and spiced cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Base
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ 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
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake layers evenly.
- Prepare Cake Base: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined. Press this mixture evenly into a greased baking pan to form the cake base layer.
- Make Filling: Beat together 8 oz softened cream cheese, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, ½ cup pumpkin puree, ½ cup melted unsalted butter, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, ¼ tsp ground cloves, and 4 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Pour this filling evenly over the prepared cake base in the pan.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
- Prepare Frosting: In a bowl, mix 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup softened unsalted butter, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the prepared cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for best mixing results.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for authentic flavor or canned puree if preferred.
- You can adjust the spice levels according to taste.
- Store the cake refrigerated due to cream cheese components, and consume within 3-4 days for optimal freshness.
- For a more intense pumpkin flavor, consider adding a pinch of ginger or allspice to the filling.
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