This Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is the ultimate autumn dessert, combining a spiced, moist pumpkin base with a decadent layer of brown sugar cream cheese frosting. Every bite is filled with the cozy flavors of fall, perfect for any holiday gathering or cozy weekend treat.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Spice Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Gooey Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Base:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, pumpkin purée, eggs, melted butter, milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Make the Gooey Layer:
- In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, melted butter, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. Beat until the mixture is creamy and combined.
- Pour this mixture over the cake batter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly to cover the base.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. The center should still be slightly gooey when done. Let the cake cool completely.
- Prepare the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Add the brown sugar and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined and creamy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and add milk a tablespoon at a time to achieve the desired frosting consistency.
- Assemble:
- Once the cake has cooled completely, frost it generously with the brown sugar cream cheese frosting.
- Slice and serve!
Enjoy this rich and gooey fall-inspired treat with your loved ones!