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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Bliss

Experience the delightful blend of gooey texture and rich pumpkin spice in this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix substitute with gluten-free cake mix for gluten-free version
  • 1 large egg for vegan options, replace with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted; use dairy-free butter for a vegan alternative
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree provides moisture and flavor
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Pumpkin Spice Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar for filling
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, melted butter, 1 cup of pumpkin puree, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and uniform, then press the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In another bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually mix in the remaining 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and 4 cups of powdered sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the pumpkin spice filling over the cake base, spreading it evenly. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
  5. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of butter, and 2 cups of powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Once cooled, generously spread the frosting over the cake, and let it set for a few minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For a less sweet frosting, reduce the powdered sugar or add a touch of sea salt for balance. Consider chilling the frosted cake for enhanced flavor.

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