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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

This Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a warm, cozy, and indulgent dessert perfect for any fall occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
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 gluten-free options.
  • 1 large egg Substitute with a flax egg for vegan variation.
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted Vegan butter works too.
  • 1.5 cups Pumpkin puree Homemade is great if drained properly.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Gooey Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar
For the Frosting
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed Coconut sugar can be a substitute.
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, melted butter, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to evenly spread it out.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese until fluffy and smooth. Add in the 2 large eggs, the remaining 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually incorporate the 4 cups of powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth.
  6. Pour the creamy filling over the cake batter, ensuring an even spread. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  8. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. Gradually add in the 2 cups of powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  10. Slice your Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 3500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a dusting of cinnamon or whipped cream on top for extra flavor.

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