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Pumpkin Pie Gooey Butter Cake

Pumpkin Pie Gooey Butter Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Pie Gooey Butter Cake. This scrumptious treat combines rich pumpkin flavor with a creamy, gooey topping, creating a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With warm spices and a delightful texture, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at family gatherings, cozy nights in, or even as a sweet pick-me-up during a busy week. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, you can customize it with different flavors or toppings to make it your own. Each slice feels like a warm hug on a plate—savor it with your morning coffee or serve it at Thanksgiving for an unforgettable finish to your meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temp
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider or white distilled vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 oz full fat cream cheese, room temp
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk, room temp
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. For the cake base, mix melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and vinegar until smooth. Sift in flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt; combine gently. Pour into the prepared dish.
  3. For the creamy topping, beat cream cheese until smooth; add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, eggs (both whole egg and yolk), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until creamy and pour over the cake base.
  4. Bake for about 40 minutes until edges are set but the center remains soft. Cool before slicing.

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