Description
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake is a heavenly fall dessert that combines a rich, buttery crust with a creamy pumpkin filling. This indulgent treat is perfect for gatherings, bringing warmth and nostalgia to every slice. With its delightful blend of spices and sweet pumpkin flavor, it’s sure to be the star of any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with granulated sugar until well combined. Add flour and baking powder, mixing until smooth. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing; dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg