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A warm slice of pumpkin gooey butter cake with creamy pumpkin cream cheese topping, garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon and powdered sugar.

Best Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

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Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
  • Spread the Pumpkin Batter: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and well combined.
  • Layer the Cream Cheese Mixture: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin batter, reaching the edges to ensure even coverage.
  • Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is nearly set but still slightly jiggly.
  • Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.
  • Serve and Enjoy: For the best taste, serve this gooey pumpkin cake at room temperature.

Notes

  • This dessert is best enjoyed at room temperature for a gooey texture.
  • Unsalted butter allows you to control the flavor more effectively.
  • You can substitute pumpkin puree with other fruits like mashed sweet potatoes for a unique twist.