Description
Indulge in this delightful Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake, a luscious dessert combining a buttery yellow cake crust with a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a rich, moist treat with festive autumn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup butter, melted
Filling
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, one egg, and the melted butter. Mix until blended, then press this mixture firmly into the bottom—and slightly up the edges—of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: In a separate bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and creamy, without lumps.
- Add pumpkin and eggs: Add the pumpkin puree, three eggs, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture. Mix until just incorporated, taking care not to overmix to avoid incorporating too much air.
- Combine with sugar and spices: Stir in the powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined, creating a thick, spiced pumpkin batter.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the pumpkin filling over the prepared crust in the baking pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until the edges are golden and the center jiggles slightly but is not liquid, achieving the perfect gooey texture.
- Cool and chill: Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate until ready to serve. Optionally, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness and presentation.
Notes
- Do not overmix the pumpkin filling to keep the gooey texture intact.
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened for smooth creaming.
- Use fresh spices for the best flavor intensity.
- Refrigeration improves sliceability and flavor melding.
- Dust with powdered sugar just before serving to keep it fresh and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, cream cheese pumpkin cake, gooey butter cake, autumn recipes
