Description
Indulge in a slice of autumn with this Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe, a delightful dessert that brings together the comforting flavors of pumpkin and warm spices. This cake features a rich, creamy filling nestled within a tender yellow cake base, creating a unique gooey center that will leave your guests asking for seconds. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, this easy-to-follow recipe uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time, making it an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels. Serve it warm with whipped cream or alongside vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat. Embrace the fall season with this luscious dessert that captures the essence of festive flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs (1 egg and 3 eggs separated)
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks separated and melted)
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese (super soft)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a springform or round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with cooking spray.
- In an electric mixer, combine the boxed cake mix, ½ cup melted butter, and 1 egg until well mixed. Press this mixture into the prepared pan as the base.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, remaining eggs, dark brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the base batter in the pan.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until golden brown; the center should remain slightly gooey.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg