Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with this Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe. This dessert is a delightful fusion of rich pumpkin flavor and a creamy, gooey filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering, it combines warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to create a cozy experience for your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up this show-stopping cake in no time. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds!
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
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a springform pan or round cake pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until well blended. Pour into the prepared pan and press down evenly.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, three eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the cake base.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown but still gooey in the center.
- Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg