Description
Pumpkin Pie Gooey Butter Cake combines the cozy spice of pumpkin pie with the soft, indulgent texture of gooey butter cake. A fall favorite perfect for holiday gatherings, weekend baking, or any time you’re craving something sweet and seasonal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spice Cake Base:
- 110g unsalted butter, melted
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 165g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pumpkin Gooey Layer:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 125g pumpkin puree (100% pure pumpkin)
- 220g powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Make the Cake Base: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. In another bowl, whisk melted butter with both sugars. Add egg, vanilla, and vinegar; whisk until smooth. Fold in dry ingredients to form a thick batter. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Make the Pumpkin Layer: In a separate bowl, whisk cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, whisking until incorporated. Add egg, yolk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt; mix until glossy.
- Assemble: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cake layer. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
- Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Run a knife around the edges and let cool 20 minutes. Remove springform ring and chill before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps.
- Do not overbake—the center should jiggle slightly.
- Chill for clean slices and firmer texture.
- Always use pure pumpkin puree, not pie filling.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat briefly in microwave if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg