Description

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is the ultimate fall dessert with layers of buttery cake and rich pumpkin cream cheese filling baked into one irresistible treat. This easy recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving dessert tables, holiday gatherings, cozy weekend baking, and anyone looking for comforting food ideas packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor. Whether you need easy dessert ideas, quick holiday baking inspiration, or a crowd-pleasing pumpkin dessert, this creamy and gooey cake delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, spice, and buttery richness.

Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

8 oz cream cheese, softened

3 large eggs

1 15 oz can pumpkin puree

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp salt

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.

2. In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until a thick dough forms.

3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the crust layer.

4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

6. Mix in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until fully combined.

7. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue mixing until the filling becomes smooth and silky.

8. Pour the pumpkin filling evenly over the crust layer.

9. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains slightly gooey.

10. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing for the best texture.

12. Dust the top lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Always use softened cream cheese to achieve a smooth and creamy filling without lumps.

Avoid overbaking the cake because the slightly gooey center is what gives this dessert its signature texture.

Chilling the cake before slicing helps the layers firm up and creates cleaner bakery-style squares.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 420
Sugar: 36g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg