Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake
This deesviral recipe is a cozy classic with a twist. Fluffy spice cake, gooey pumpkin cheesecake filling, and creamy brown sugar frosting come together for a dessert that tastes like fall in every bite.
Ingredients
For each spice cake layer (x2):
1 box spice cake mix
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
For the gooey pumpkin filling:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup melted unsalted butter
3 ½–4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the brown sugar cream cheese frosting:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed light brown sugar
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
Preparation Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.
2. Prepare each spice cake mix with eggs, oil, and water. Bake 28–32 minutes. Cool fully.
3. For the filling: Beat cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and butter. Stir in powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. Bake 45–50 minutes until edges are set but center is gooey. Cool completely.
4. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth and spreadable.
5. Assemble: Place one spice cake layer, spread frosting, add pumpkin filling, top with the second spice cake, and frost the top and sides.
6. Refrigerate 30–60 minutes before slicing.
Optional garnish: Caramel drizzle, chopped pecans, or cinnamon sugar.
Closing
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is rich, spiced, and irresistibly gooey. A dessert that feels both comforting and indulgent. For more cozy seasonal recipes, follow deesviral.