Introduction
If you’ve ever wished for a dessert that captures the essence of autumn—warm spices, rich pumpkin and that irresistible gooey‑centre—then this pumpkin spice gooey cake recipe is exactly what you need. I first made this on a crisp October afternoon when I wanted something dessert‑worthy but simple, and it turned out even better than I’d imagined: buttery base, spiced pumpkin filling, and a just‑set centre that melts in your mouth.
Why You’ll Love This Dish
Spiced autumn flavor meets ooey‑gooey texture
With cinnamon, nutmeg, and the smooth pumpkin layer, this cake delivers everything you love about fall desserts—but in a rich, decadent format reminiscent of the beloved “gooey butter cake”. Cooking With Carlee+2Wishes and Dishes+2
Simple to make but looks special
Using a boxed cake mix (or a simple homemade base) and a layered pumpkin filling means you’ll be baking like a pro—even if you’re short on time.
Ingredients
Base Layer
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1 box (≈ 15.25 oz) yellow or spice cake mix South House Designs+1
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1 egg
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½ cup (115 g) melted butter
Gooey Pumpkin Filling
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1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) South House Designs+1
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8 oz (≈225 g) cream cheese, softened
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3 eggs
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½ tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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Pinch of ground cloves (optional)
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16 oz (≈4 cups) powdered sugar South House Designs+1
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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