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Creamy Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake

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This easy fall dessert features a velvety pumpkin spice filling atop a tender cake base, delivering a melt-in-your-mouth texture and cozy autumn flavors. Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or a comforting treat on chilly nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup canned pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 16 oz powdered sugar (about 4 cups)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
  • Extra cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for dusting (optional)
  • Chopped toasted pecans (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, and 8 tbsp melted butter. Mix until a soft dough forms. If too dry, add 1-2 tbsp milk or water.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add canned pumpkin, 2 large eggs, and 8 tbsp melted butter; mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until the filling is light and fluffy.
  7. Pour the pumpkin filling over the cake base and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until edges are golden and set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. For cleaner slices, chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours before cutting.
  10. Top with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or chopped pecans before serving if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, use gluten-free cake mix and dairy-free cream cheese. Do not overbake—the center should jiggle slightly for a gooey texture. Room temperature ingredients yield the smoothest filling. Chill for clean slices or serve warm for extra gooeyness. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices.

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