Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    15

  • Calories

    432 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake combines a dense yellow cake base with a creamy filling of cream cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, and spices. The cake bakes to a moist texture with a rich, sweet, spiced topping that contrasts with the buttery crust. This dessert is satisfying for fall and holiday occasions, offering a soft, gooey consistency highlighted by cinnamon and nutmeg.

Description

This recipe starts by mixing yellow cake mix with egg and melted butter, then pressing it evenly into a greased 9x13 pan to form the bottom crust. The filling is prepared by beating softened cream cheese with canned pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, melted butter, powdered sugar, and warm spices including cinnamon and nutmeg. Once combined, the filling is poured over the cake base.

Baked at 350°F for 40 to 45 minutes, the cake achieves a golden crust with a luscious, gooey layer on top. Cooling completely is important to allow the filling to set properly before serving. Topping with whipped cream enhances the creamy texture and balances sweetness.

The spice blend and pumpkin flavor make this dessert suitable for autumn menus, complementing gatherings and celebrations. Its dense, moist quality differs from lighter pumpkin cakes or pies. Portioning into squares provides convenient serving sizes for sharing.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 8 TB butter melted

FILLING

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened, package
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree canned
  • 3 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 TB butter melted
  • 3 3/4 c powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Place cake mix, egg and butter in a bowl and mix well. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan and pat down until the bottom of the pan is covered.
  2. For filling, place cream cheese and pumpkin puree in a bowl and beat until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla and butter and mix until all combined. Add powdered sugar cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix well.
  3. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cake batter and bake at 350 for 40 - 45 minutes. When done, let cool completely and top with whipped cream. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 432kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 426mg (18%) Potassium 111mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 45g (90%) Vitamin A 5055IU (101%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 432 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 432kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Potassium 111mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 45g 90%
Vitamin A 5055IU 101%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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