Are you ready for a rich dessert that is packed with the perfect amount of fall flavor?? Then, be sure to check out this recipe for Paula Deen’s Pumpkin Ooey Gooey Butter Cake!! So yummy and delicious! And also, super easy to make!
I remember my mom making this when I was younger and I was absolutely obsessed with it! I love all things doughy and gooey, so if you’re like that too, you will love this cake! It’s one of the best pumpkin desserts you can make.
Like I’d much rather have cookie dough straight than the actual cookie baked itself. And please let me lick the beater after mixing up anything sweet! That’s my favorite part about baking.
And with this ooey gooey recipe, you don’t even have to worry about salmonella poisoning, because even after you bake it, it’s still supposed to be doughy and delicious!
Be sure to keep on reading to see just how to make this easy and yummy recipe. It’s absolutely perfect for fall and I know you will enjoy it too!
If you’re looking for a perfect dessert to go on your Thanksgiving table this year, be sure to check this recipe out. It’s a nice change up from the traditional pumpkin pie!
Ingredients Needed for Ooey Pumpkin Butter Cake:
- For The Crust:
- Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 Large Eggs
- 3/4 Cup Butter, Melted
- For The Filling:
- 8 oz Package Cream Cheese, Softened
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Can of Pumpkin Puree
- 3 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla (I used my Homemade Vanilla Extract)
- 1/4 Cup Butter, Melted and Cooled
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Nutmeg
Make The Crust
The first step of making this ooey pumpkin butter cake is to make the crust. Just combine all the ingredients listed above for the crust together in a large bowl of an electric mixer.
Mix the boxed yellow cake mix, eggs, and melted butter altogether with the paddle attachment.
Spray a 9×13 baking dish with some cooking spray to prevent cake bas from sticking. Then, add the mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
It will be very thick so just do the best you can to place it in the baking dish. This buttery crust is one of the highlights to this delicious and easy pumpkin dessert!
I love the taste of yellow cake anyway so when you have a cake mix crust made with it, you can’t beat it!
Making The Pumpkin Filling
After you have the crust made, now is the time to make the pumpkin filling! Just mix together all the ingredients for the filling using an electric mixer again.
Once everything is mixed throughly together, pour the mixture over the crust in the greased baking dish.
Then, smooth the top over with a spatula and place in the preheated oven!
After you’ve poured the pumpkin filling on top of the crust, you can now place it int the preheated oven and bake it. The original recipe calls to bake it for 40-45 minutes. But I actually baked it for a total of 50 minutes.
My husband isn’t really a fan of doughy things like I am, so I baked it an extra 5 minutes. He loved it, but honestly it was a little too done for me.
So just know your audience, who you’re baking for, and then go from there. I love it at just 40 minutes, but again, I love things that are doughy and gooey!
And keep in mind, this cake is very decadent so a little goes a long way! You can definitely cut the bars into smaller pieces and still have plenty.
Enjoy These Gooey Pumpkin Bars
To serve these pumpkin gooey bars, you could always add a dollop of whipped cream on top! And to store the dessert bars, make sure they cool down to room temperature.
Then, keep them in an airtight container or covered with aluminum foil in the fridge for 3-5 days. I hope you love these pumpkin gooey butter bars just as much as I do! It is a favorite pumpkin dessert of mine and I make it year after year. It’s always been a huge hit for everyone.
Let me know if you make these gooey butter cake bars too and how it turned out for you as well. I hope you love it just as much as I do! Which, I am sure you will because it really is a delicious fall dessert!
Also, be sure to follow me on Pinterest and save this idea pin on how to make the cake for future reference too:
Paula Deen’s Ooey Pumpkin Butter Cake
Ingredients
For The Crust:
- 1 Package Yellow Cake Mix
- 2 Eggs Large
- 3/4 Cup Butter Melted
For The Filling:
- 8 Oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 3 Eggs Large
- 1 Can Pumpkin Puree
- 3 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 Cup Butter Melted and Cooled
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1 Tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the cake mix, eggs, and butter with a handheld mixer until fully combined.
- Press mixture into a fully greased 9×13 baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree and beat again until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter and beat together.
- Then, add in powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and mix well.
- Spread the pumpkin filling mixture on top of the crust mixture in the greased baking dish.
- Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes. The center should be a little doughy, even when it is done.
- Allow to cool for an hour.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!
Be sure to check out more ideas on what to cook here too!
ok this looks ridiculously good!! What a yummy looking autumn treat! Feel like this would be super good to take to a Halloween house party!! I have one coming up I might try this!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! You should definitely make it sometime, it is very delicious!
This pumkin sweet treat has Authumn written all over it. Love the idea of using the yellow cake mix that makes it easier for the amateur bakers to make. Thanks for sharing Paula Deans recipe with us.
Thank you so much! It is quite delicious too!
Look beyond delicious! And a great fall treat. Thanks for sharing,
No problem at all! It is a great fall treat for sure!
Ooh this looks delicious! I’ll definitely be giving this a go for Halloween. Thank you so much for sharing x
Thank you, you definitely should! It’s a great treat!
I love pumpkin and this looks so delish! A perfect dessert for Fall! Thanks, Donna
Thank you so much Donna. I appreciate it!
This looks amazing and bet it would be great with a cup of coffee!
Thank you, it sure would be!
This is awesome and thanks for sharing this great recipe for fall! Pinned
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
That looks delicious. I’m with you, gooey is best. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yes, the gooeier the better!!
Is it a 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
Yes it is! Sorry, I need to edit that and put it in the recipe.
I made this for our family Thanksgiving get together. My Mom loved it so much that she asked me to make one for her for Christmas that she doesn’t have to share. This is delicious and I will continue to make it for years to come.
Thank you for sharing 😋
Awe I love that so much! Thanks for sharing that with me and I am so glad your mom enjoyed it too! Merry Christmas to y’all!