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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A deliciously moist pumpkin spice cake topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 can pumpkin puree 15 oz
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Gooey Layer
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 package cream cheese 8 oz, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Prepare the Gooey Layer
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the baking pan.
  3. Pour the remaining batter over the cream cheese layer, spreading evenly.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing until desired consistency is reached.
Finish the Cake
  1. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
  2. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
  3. Slice and serve. Enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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