Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake with Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Base

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Spice Gooey Filling

1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and mix until fully combined.
3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the gooey filling over the cake base and spread evenly.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

1. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey. Do not overbake.
2. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.

Step 4: Make the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
3. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5: Frost the Cake

1. Once the cake has cooled, spread the brown sugar cream cheese frosting generously over the top.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy

1. Slice and enjoy this rich, spiced pumpkin cake with its gooey filling and luscious frosting.
2. Optional: Sprinkle chopped pecans or dust with cinnamon for extra indulgence.

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