Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake, topped with a rich Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting. This easy pumpkin dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or anytime you want a comforting seasonal treat. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s incredibly soft, gooey, and full of pumpkin spice flavor!
Benefits of This Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake:
Rich in pumpkin, giving you natural fiber and vitamins
Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves add antioxidants
Super easy perfect for beginner bakers
Crowd-pleasing fall dessert for parties and family gatherings
Moist, gooey texture that keeps the cake decadent and irresistible
Make-ahead friendly even better the next day!
Ingredients:
For the Cake Base
1 box yellow cake mix
1 large egg
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Spice Gooey Filling
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
4 cups powdered sugar
For the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Mix cake mix, egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla until smooth.
Press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add eggs, vanilla, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Mix well, then slowly add powdered sugar until creamy.
Pour over the cake base and spread evenly.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges are set but center is still gooey (that’s the magic!).
Allow to cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add powdered sugar gradually.
Mix in vanilla extract.
Spread the frosting over the fully cooled cake.
Slice, serve, and enjoy a perfectly gooey, spiced fall dessert!
Chef’s Tip:
Add chopped pecans or a dusting of cinnamon on top for extra fall flavor and crunch!
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Indulge in this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting! Soft, gooey, and full of warm fall spices, this easy pumpkin dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or cozy autumn evenings.