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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake You’ll Crave All Season

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A moist, rich, and spiced pumpkin spice gooey cake that’s perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. This dessert features a buttery cake crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and a fluffy cream cheese topping, making it a crave-worthy treat all season long.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping or whipped cream
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine cake mix (minus 1 cup), melted butter, and egg. Mix into a dough. Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, mix pumpkin purée, spices, salt, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Pour over the crust layer.
  4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Cool completely.
  5. For the topping, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled cake.
  6. Dust with cocoa powder and chill at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Serve chilled with hot chai or coffee
  • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
  • Drizzle with maple syrup or caramel for extra indulgence
  • Make a day ahead for deeper flavor
  • Don’t overbake, it should be gooey in the center
  • Use dairy-free whipped cream and cream cheese for a vegan version

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