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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Decadent Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delightful Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for autumn gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Gluten-free cake mix can be used.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Adds moisture.
  • 1 1/2 cups Pumpkin Puree Essential for gooey texture.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract For flavor.
For the Pumpkin Spice Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese, softened For creaminess.
  • 2 large Eggs For stability.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Adds warmth.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Aromatic spice note.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Add gradually for texture.
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, softened Adds richness.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar, packed Provides sweetness.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For enhanced flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, 1 egg, melted butter, 1 cup pumpkin puree, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and press into the baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, remaining pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until creamy, then fold in powdered sugar until smooth.
  4. Pour the filling over the cake base and bake for 40-45 minutes. The edges should be set; the center should remain soft.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating together remaining cream cheese, softened butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Once cooled, spread frosting evenly over the cake. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch your mixing to avoid dense texture. Adjust sweetness if needed and ensure cooling before frosting.

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