This deesviral recipe is a fall favorite made extra special. Layers of spiced cake, gooey pumpkin filling, and brown sugar cream cheese frosting create a dessert that’s festive, rich, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
For each spice cake layer (x2):
1 box spice cake mix
3 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
For the gooey pumpkin filling:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup melted unsalted butter
3 ½–4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
For the brown sugar cream cheese frosting:
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup packed light brown sugar
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
Preparation Steps
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch pans.
2. Prepare each spice cake mix with eggs, oil, and water. Bake 28–32 minutes. Cool completely.
3. For the filling: Beat cream cheese and pumpkin together until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix in powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and cinnamon. Bake 45–50 minutes until edges are set but center remains gooey. Cool before assembling.
4. For the frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until fluffy.
5. Assemble: Place one spice cake layer, spread frosting, add pumpkin filling, then top with the second cake. Frost the top and sides.
6. Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing and serving.
Optional garnish: Caramel drizzle, spiced pecans, or crushed gingersnaps.
Closing
Pumpkin Spice Gooey Cake is decadent, seasonal, and full of warm spice flavor. A true crowd-pleaser for fall gatherings and holidays. For more festive desserts, follow deesviral.