Description
Creamy pumpkin gooey butter cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its irresistible blend of seasonal spices and rich textures. Midwestern comfort meets autumn indulgence, promising a sweet escape that will leave you craving another delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs (1 for crust, 3 for filling)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) unsalted butter, melted (2 sticks)
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Additional Flavor:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), positioning the rack in the center for even heat distribution.
- Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides to prevent sticking.
- Create the cake base by mixing the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and egg using an electric mixer until a cohesive dough forms.
- Press the cake base mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, creating a smooth, compact bottom layer.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, eggs, dark brown sugar, remaining melted butter, vanilla extract, and spices.
- Whisk the pumpkin filling ingredients thoroughly, ensuring no lumps remain and all components are well incorporated.
- Gently pour the pumpkin filling over the cake base, using a spatula to spread it evenly to the pan’s edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, watching for a golden-brown top while maintaining a slightly jiggly center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for at least 10-15 minutes, allowing it to set and stabilize before slicing.
- Serve at room temperature, optionally dusting with powdered sugar or adding a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Swap cake mix with gluten-free version for celiac-friendly dessert.
- Room temperature ingredients blend smoother and create more consistent texture.
- Chill cake completely before cutting for cleaner, more precise slices.
- Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream for extra decadence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg