✨ Introduction
This rich and indulgent cake 🎃 combines warm pumpkin spice flavors with a gooey cream cheese topping 🧁. Perfect for autumn gatherings, cozy nights, or festive desserts. 🍂
🧂 Ingredients
- 📦 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g)
- 🥚 1 large egg
- 🧈 ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 🎃 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 🧁 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍬 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍭 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 🍚 2 cups powdered sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter until combined. Press into bottom of dish to form crust.
- 🧁 In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, pumpkin spice, powdered sugar, and 2 eggs. Mix until creamy.
- 🍶 Pour pumpkin mixture over cake base and spread evenly.
- 🔥 Bake for 40–45 minutes. Center should be slightly gooey when done.
- 🌬️ Cool completely before slicing. Dust with cinnamon or powdered sugar if desired.
🔄 Methods
- Swap yellow cake mix for spice cake mix for extra flavor.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch 🌰.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream 🍦.
- Use maple syrup drizzle for a festive touch 🍁.
📚 History
Gooey cakes originated in the American South 🇺🇸, known for their rich texture and sweet fillings. This pumpkin version adds seasonal flair perfect for fall and holidays.
💪 Benefits
- 🎃 Vitamin A from pumpkin
- 🥚 Protein from eggs
- 🧁 Comforting and festive flavors
- 🍬 Sweet treat for celebrations
🎨 Formation
Serve in squares on dessert plates 🍽️. Garnish with cinnamon sticks or whipped cream for presentation.
✅ Conclusion
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is a warm, spiced dessert that brings joy to any table—easy to make and impossible to resist. 🎉
❤️ Lovers
- 🎃 Pumpkin fans
- 🧁 Dessert lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🍂 Autumn enthusiasts
- 🧑🍳 Home bakers