Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake

Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is the ultimate fall dessert — rich, creamy, and bursting with warm seasonal flavors. Each layer offers something special: a buttery spiced crust on the bottom, a luscious cream cheese filling in the middle, and a smooth, pumpkin-spiced topping that bakes to perfection. The final touch of silky cinnamon frosting ties everything together in a dessert that feels as cozy as a crisp autumn afternoon.

This cake is more than just a sweet treat — it’s a textural masterpiece. The base forms a tender, buttery foundation with hints of spice, while the cream cheese layer melts into the pumpkin batter during baking, creating that signature gooey center. Every bite delivers the comforting blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin, balanced beautifully by a touch of tangy cream cheese.

Perfect for Thanksgiving, fall gatherings, or any chilly evening when you crave something decadent, this cake brings classic pumpkin pie flavors into a more indulgent, layered form. It’s easy to assemble, yet it looks and tastes like something straight from a bakery.

Best of all, this cake tastes even better the next day — the flavors deepen, the layers set beautifully, and the texture becomes even more irresistible. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch it disappear slice by slice.

Servings: 12
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 50 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Base Layer (Crust):

• 1 (15.25 oz) box spice cake mix
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

For the Second Layer (Cream Cheese Gooey Filling):

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Third Layer (Pumpkin Spice Batter):

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

For the Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1–2 tablespoons milk (for texture)
• Ground cinnamon, for dusting

Instructions:

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