Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert combines the rich essence of pumpkin spice with a creamy frosting that perfectly complements its gooey texture. Ideal for family gatherings, festive occasions, or simply enjoying at home, this cake is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Each slice offers a warm, comforting experience, making it the perfect sweet treat to celebrate the autumn season. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this cake is designed to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs (for gooey layer)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix, melted butter, one egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and two eggs until smooth; add remaining pumpkin puree and spices.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan; layer with the cream cheese mixture; top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but soft in center.
- For frosting, whip cream cheese with brown sugar and softened butter; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost the cake and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg