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Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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If you’re craving a comforting dessert that embodies the essence of fall, this Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is your answer! Perfect for gatherings and simple enough for a cozy weeknight treat, this cake features a delightful gooey center that will have everyone asking for more. With warm spices and rich pumpkin flavor, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Easy to make ahead, it’s best served chilled or at room temperature, ensuring its creamy layers shine through.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare a springform or round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing it with cooking spray.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, and one egg until smooth. Pour into the pan and press evenly.
  4. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cream cheese, three eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined.
  5. Pour the pumpkin filling over the cake base.
  6. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden on top but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  7. Let it rest for at least ten minutes before slicing.

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