Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe. This delightful dessert features a rich pumpkin filling nestled atop a buttery cake base, creating a gooey, comforting treat that’s perfect for any gathering. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this scrumptious cake that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to become a favorite among both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs (1 egg and 3 eggs separated)
- 8 ounces unsalted butter (2 sticks, melted separately)
- 1 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Prepare a round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and spraying it with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, half a stick of melted butter, and one egg until well mixed. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat together the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, three eggs, remaining melted butter, vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the cake base.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown on top while keeping that gooey center intact.
- Allow to cool for at least ten minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg