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Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake

The ultimate fall dessert, this Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake features a rich, gooey center complemented by a soft and slightly chewy cake layer, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz / 432 g) Can substitute with spice or chocolate cake mix.
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Pumpkin Mixture
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (15 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk For glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For glaze.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter, stirring until well blended.
  3. Press the thick mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
  4. In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and powdered sugar until smooth, then spread this mixture over the cake layer.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains gooey.
  2. Let the cake cool for a few minutes before drizzling a mixture of milk and vanilla extract over the top.
Serving
  1. Slice the cake into squares and serve on decorative plates.
  2. Optionally, add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should have a few moist crumbs. You can add nuts for crunch or enhance with nutmeg or maple syrup in the pumpkin mixture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days.