Description
This easy Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake recipe with 8 simple ingredients has delicious contrasting textures of a cream cheese pumpkin layer with a buttery cake mix layer. This decadent, rich fall pumpkin dessert is popular choice for potlucks, fall gatherings and the holidays.
Ingredients
1 (15.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
2 sticks of butter (1 cup), divided
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt one stick of butter.
- Combine the cake mix, 1 stick melted butter and one egg and mix well.
- Line a 9×13 with parchment paper.
- Press the cake mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- In a bowl whisk together the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth.
- Add the 3 eggs, vanilla, and other stick of melted butter, cinnamon and beat together.
- Next add the powdered sugar and mix well.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over crust batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly in the middle.
- Sprinkle with more powdered sugar
Optional to serve with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Storage instructions: Store by covering with wrap or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desseert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
