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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake

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This Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is a decadent dessert featuring a moist yellow cake base layered with a rich, creamy pumpkin spice filling and topped with a luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings, this cake combines warm spices and smooth textures to create a comforting seasonal treat. It can also be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets with simple substitutions.

Ingredients

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For the Cake Base:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Pumpkin Spice Gooey Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 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

For the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, one large egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth. Press this evenly into the baking dish as the base layer.
  2. Make the Pumpkin Spice Gooey Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy, then add eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until the filling is lump-free and creamy. Spread this filling evenly over the cake base.
  3. Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains slightly gooey. Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan.
  4. Make the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat cream cheese, softened butter, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Frost the Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Optionally, garnish with chopped pecans or a cinnamon dusting for added texture and flavor.

Notes

  • To keep the cake base moist, avoid overmixing the batter.
  • Scrape the bowl sides when adding powdered sugar to the filling to prevent lumps.
  • Do not overbake; the center should jiggle slightly for the ideal gooey texture.
  • For a less sweet frosting, reduce powdered sugar or add a pinch of sea salt.
  • Substitute dairy-free butter and cream cheese to make the frosting vegan-friendly.
  • Use a gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version.

Keywords: Pumpkin Spice Cake, Gooey Pumpkin Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Cake Recipe

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