Description
Indulge in the rich, warm flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake topped with luscious Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This moist and gooey cake combines classic pumpkin spice spices with a creamy filling and a sweet, buttery frosting, making it a perfect dessert for cozy gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, one large egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and well blended. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add two eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, melted butter, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, continuing to mix until the filling is fully combined and creamy. Pour this mixture over the cake base layer in the baking dish.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. The cake edges should be set while the center remains slightly gooey for that perfect texture. Once done, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the cake cools, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue beating until the frosting is fluffy and spreadable.
- Frost and Serve: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the prepared brown sugar cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice into 12 generous servings and enjoy this moist, gooey, and spiced pumpkin treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- The cake is best served within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
- You can substitute pumpkin pie spice for the individual spices if preferred, using about 1 tablespoon.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese and butter substitutes.
- To enhance the gooey texture, avoid overbaking; check the cake around 40 minutes with a toothpick that should come out with moist crumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
