By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 4, 2018
I’m from Missouri, so you already know I love gooey butter cake! But I also love fall, so I felt it in my bones that I needed to make this pumpkin gooey butter cake happen. This layered ooey gooey pumpkin cake is so ridiculously good! In my opinion, pumpkin belongs in everything, and this cake is proof of that. You have to get festive during the fall season and just give in to the pumpkin already!
This pumpkin gooey butter cake recipe combines two of my all-time favorite desserts: gooey butter cake and pumpkin pie . When I tasted my first bite, my life was forever changed. As a gooey butter cake-obsessed person (I had it at my bridesmaids’ lunch!), I knew it would take a lot to sway me from making my family-favorite recipe, but this ooey gooey pumpkin cake takes the cake– literally! This recipe is too good to be limited to the fall season!
What’s in This Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe?
- Yellow Cake Mix: Makes the cake part super easy to put together. Use your favorite brand. Other mixes that I have found work well here include vanilla and spice cake mix.
- Eggs: Give the cake and filling structure and help bind everything together.
- Butter: Unsalted butter makes the cake and filling rich and moist.
- Nutmeg + Cinnamon: Add warmth and spiciness to the filling.
- Cream Cheese: Makes the filling rich and tangy.
- Pumpkin Puree : Adds that classic earthy-sweet pumpkin flavor.
- Vanilla Extract : Enhances the sweet and spiced flavors of the filling.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the filling and helps it keep its shape.
Tips for Success
- Make sure all of the cake and filling ingredients are at room temperature!
- The center of a properly baked gooey butter cake should be, well, gooey. Don’t overbake it!
How to Store
This pumpkin gooey butter cake does not to be refrigerated right away. You can wrap it in aluminum foil and leave it at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. Any longer than that, then you should keep it in the refrigerator (for up to 1 week).
Ingredients1x2x3x
For the Cake
- ▢ 18 ounces yellow cake mix 510 grams (1 box)
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
For the Filling
- ▢ 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- ▢ 15 ounces pumpkin puree 425 grams (1 can) – NOT pumpkin pie filling
- ▢ 3 large eggs 150 grams, room temperature
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- ▢ 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- ▢ 16 ounces powdered sugar 454 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 grams
Optional Toppings
- ▢ Whipped cream
- ▢ Chopped pecans
- ▢ Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with a hand mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside while you make the filling. 18 ounces yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. 16 ounces powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Spread the pumpkin mixture over the cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Be conscious not to overbake; the center should be slightly gooey. You won’t regret it :)
- You can serve it plain, or top with whipped cream, pecans, caramel, or more powdered sugar. Caramel sauce, Chopped pecans, Whipped cream
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Becky’s Tips
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Pumpkin Recipes to Try!
Pumpkin Brownies
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Pumpkin Caramel Poke Cake
Pumpkin Crisp
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale
- 9x13 Baking Pan
- Hand Mixer
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 18 ounces yellow cake mix 510 grams (1 box)
- 1 large egg 50 grams, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
For the Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese 227 grams, room temperature (1 brick)
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree 425 grams (1 can) - NOT pumpkin pie filling
- 3 large eggs 150 grams, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 113 grams, melted (1 stick)
- 16 ounces powdered sugar 454 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 grams
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 grams
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with a hand mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Set aside while you make the filling. 18 ounces yellow cake mix, 1 large egg, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. 8 ounces cream cheese, 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. 16 ounces powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Spread the pumpkin mixture over the cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Be conscious not to overbake; the center should be slightly gooey. You won’t regret it :)
- You can serve it plain, or top with whipped cream, pecans, caramel, or more powdered sugar. Caramel sauce, Chopped pecans, Whipped cream
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
