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Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake

By Paula Deen

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Difficulty: Easy

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 15

Ingredients

  • 1 (18 1/4 oz) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 2 sticks melted and divided butter
  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin
  • 1 (8 oz) package softened cream cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 °F.

To make the cake, combine cake mix, 1 stick melted butter and one egg and mix well. Pat the mixture into a lightly greased 13×9-inch baking pan.

Prepare filling:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the 3 eggs, vanilla, and 1 stick melted butter and beat together.

Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well.

Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

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January 16, 2022
One of my absolute favorites!

November 23, 2021
Been doing it for years for Thanksgiving. Nephews and kids love it. It’s been a tradition now for years. ???

Karen

November 22, 2016
There should be a 100 dot measure for this cake! I absolutely Have to make this all throughout the year because it really is a Real Hit with everyone! The Pumpkin is just as good as using a Pie Filling such as : (Blackberry, Blueberry, Cherry or Peach) in the Cream Cheese Mixture. I treated the Fire Men in Woonsocket, RI where I live to the Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake for Last years Thanksgiving & they loved it too! Thank you Paula, For Making Our Holiday's Special & Giving Us Special Treats That Make Everyday Seem Like A Holiday!Hearts To You! P.S. I saw you Lick That Choc. Fountain, Girl & I miss your Show on Cable, -Great Times & Lots of Fun & Silliness; but I don't have cable anymore. It's a bummer, but I'm sure glad I found your site here!

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November 17, 2024
Are you using pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filloing

November 22, 2024

She is using pumpkin puree!

September 07, 2024
How do I substitute Sweet Potato Butter in a jar to make Gooey Buttter Cake recipe?

The Deen Team

September 12, 2024

You can add one cup of sweet potato butter to right before you add the batter mixture to the cake top!

July 13, 2024
Filling

Would everything stay the same except the filing? I want to make it but with blueberries 


The Deen Team

July 14, 2024

Yes you can sub out pumpkin filling with blueberries. I would recommend 1 cup!

November 18, 2023
Cake mix changed

Should I add anything since most cake mix packages are now 15.25 oz? 


The Deen Team

November 27, 2023

Paula just uses the same recipe with the different cake mix amount!

November 22, 2022
Do I use Salted or Unsalted butter?

November 28, 2022

Paula uses salted butter whenever baking but feel free to use whichever one you use regularly!

December 05, 2021
9" Springform Pan

Hello, I really would love to know how to make this in my 9" springform pan. I made it before, but the sides were burnt before the filling was even cooked. I'm thinking I made it to tall? Could you please make a recipe for this? I would love to make one like it the picture. 


December 07, 2021

It should be fine to use the whole recipe. You may want to loosely cover with foil when getting too done on the sides!

November 19, 2021
How should I go about doubling this recipe?

The Deen Team

November 23, 2021

We recommend still baking them in separate dishes so as not to mess with the cooking time & temp—you want to make sure the center is still perfectly jiggly. So make all the crust first, and divide evenly between your two dishes. Then, make the filling, again dividing evenly between the two dishes.

November 18, 2021
What kind of pan is best? The pic shows it round but the recipe calls for 13x9.

November 19, 2021

The recipe makes enough for a 13x9 inch pan which is recommended. The round pan was just done for photography purposes. 

October 12, 2021
What should the baking time be if baked in regular-sized muffin tins?

The Deen Team

October 12, 2021

You will want to bake in about half the time, 20-25 minutes. But make sure to keep checking for a browned top that still appears "gooey" in the middle when you shake pan!

September 23, 2021
I know this needs to be refrigerated due to the cream cheese, but does it go in there once it is done cooking or does it need to rest on the counter first?

The Deen Team

September 28, 2021

Either way works! It's totally fine to leave it out for a bit, especially if you plan on serving it right away, but be sure to store it in the refrigerator!