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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Indulge in this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect fall dessert that everyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package Yellow Cake Mix Substitute with gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 Large Egg Acts as a binder; replace with a flax egg for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Use dairy-free butter for vegan choice.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Fresh puree works wonderfully too.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the cake’s flavor.
For the Filling
  • 2 Large Eggs Consider flax eggs for a plant-based alternative.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Vegan cream cheese can be used.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Add more for extra spice!
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Deepens the flavor profile.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
For the Frosting
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Reduce for less sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed) Adds caramel flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) Swap for dairy-free butter for vegan choice.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Secret ingredient for creaminess!

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Combine yellow cake mix, large egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Pour the cream cheese filling over the cake batter and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, edges should set and center remains slightly jiggly.
  8. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  9. Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, and brown sugar until fluffy, then mix in remaining powdered sugar until smooth.
  10. Frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, monitor the baking time carefully and allow the cake to cool before frosting. Adjust spices to your preference for a unique flavor.

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