Pumpkin Butter Cake Recipe
Pumpkin butter cake recipe is a dessert made with a yellow cake mix crust and a creamy pumpkin-cheese filling topped with powdered sugar and spices.The cake is rich, moist, and sweet with warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg. Baking this cake requires about 20 minutes of preparation and 40 to 45 minutes of cooking.
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan (or similar)
- Mixing bowls (2)
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Sifter
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 yellow cake mix about 15.25 oz
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup 115 g unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin-Cheese Filling:
- 1 cup 240 g pumpkin puree
- 8 oz 225 g cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup 120 g powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger optional
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional, for extra flavor
For Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Additional cinnamon or pumpkin spice optional
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray, and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Stir until a crumbly dough forms. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Pumpkin-Cheese Filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and pumpkin puree until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then blend in powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy and uniform.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Pour the pumpkin-cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix crust, spreading gently with a spatula to cover the base completely.
Step 5: Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still slightly soft to the touch (it will firm as it cools). Avoid over baking to keep the “buttery” gooey texture.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin spice. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Nutrition Facts Of Pumpkin Butter Cake Recipe
Calories: 320 kcal | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 10 g | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Sugar: 24 g | Protein: 5 g | Fiber: 1 g