Ingredients
– 1 box of yellow cake mix
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
– 1 (8 oz) package of butterscotch pudding mix
– 2 cups powdered sugar (for topping)
– Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Creating this incredible Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is easy when you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish or pan.
2. Prepare Cake Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until well blended and the mixture appears crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Mix Cream Cheese Layer: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar, mixing well. Then, add the pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract. Finally, incorporate the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
4. Blend Until Smooth: Continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth.
5. Spread Over Base: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cake base in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Add Pudding Mix: In a separate bowl, whisk together the butterscotch pudding mix and a cup of milk (or follow the instructions on the packaging). Pour this mixture over the pumpkin layer, but do not stir; it will create a delightful gooey topping as it bakes.
7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
8. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes before slicing.
9. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 366 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g