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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Delight

Indulge in Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful fall dessert combining gooey pumpkin layers and brown sugar frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Use a gluten-free mix for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 large Egg For vegan option, try 1 flax egg.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; substitute with dairy-free butter for vegan.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure it's well-drained if homemade.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Gooey Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; vegan cream cheese works for plant-based.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Packed.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Feel free to add extra for warmth.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust for preferred sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; substitute with vegan option if needed.
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Feel free to adjust for less sweetness.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Filling Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  2. Add brown sugar, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until smooth.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until lump-free.
Baking
  1. Pour the gooey filling over the cake base and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly gooey.
  3. Cool completely in the pan before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. Beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
  2. Add brown sugar, mix until combined.
  3. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
Frosting the Cake
  1. Once cooled, spread the creamy buttercream over the top of the cake.
  2. Smooth out evenly with a spatula for an enticing finish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze wrapped for up to 3 months.

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