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Starting with a cake mix make whipping up these fabulous pumpkin bars a cinch. You can have them in the oven in no time at all. Then you can enjoy the simple crust and rich gooey pumpkin filling. They are a fabulous make ahead fall dessert.
Are ooey gooey butter cakes a thing where you live? We
are just a couple hours outside of St. Louis and if St. Louis is known for
anything (outside of baseball and the arch of course) it is gooey butter
cake.
For the un-ooeyed of you out there, ooey gooey butter cake is
part buttery, cakey crust and part ooey gooey cheesecakey topping.
You usually dust it in powdered sugar and go to town. It's
just how it's done.
Of course over the years, people have taken it from it's original form and created all sorts of fun flavors. I made one laden with sprinkles for a fun birthday gooey butter cake.
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Of course over the years, people have taken it from it's original form and created all sorts of fun flavors. I made one laden with sprinkles for a fun birthday gooey butter cake.
But if we aren't going to have the original recipe, this
pumpkin recipe is one that is a family favorite. It is a little bit
like pumpkin cheesecake, but of course it is ooey and gooeyer! Yep, I
said it. ;-)
I'd be perfectly happy with this instead of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving to tell you the truth. Of course that would be semi-blasphemous so maybe we'll just have both instead!

I'd be perfectly happy with this instead of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving to tell you the truth. Of course that would be semi-blasphemous so maybe we'll just have both instead!
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Tips for making gooey butter cake
Luckily putting this yummy treat together is super
easy. Just mix together a yellow cake mix, melted butter and an egg.
Press that mixture into a greased 9x13" pan to form
the crust. I lined my pan with aluminum foil in the video so I could lift
it out and cut pretty pieces.
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I don't normally do that if I am just baking them up
for my family. You are welcome to bake and serve them right from the
pan, but feel free to follow suit if you are willing to go the extra mile
to impress someone!
The biggest tip for making the filling is to
make sure you get the butter and cream cheese beaten smooth before adding
anything else. That will ensure the finished product is lump free.
Just make sure both are fully softened and scrape the
sides of the bowl a few times. It really is that easy.
Mix in the remaining ingredients and pour it
over the crust. Bake until the edges are golden and the center has just a
little wobble.
You don't want it to be soupy, but you do want to
avoid letting it set completely. That wobble is what gives you that gooey
finish!
The hardest part of the whole thing is letting
it cool and chill. Waiting to dive in is no fun!
Though if you aren't going for picture perfect
pieces, you can dig in whenever you would like. My youngest sister warms
her gooey butter cake up in the microwave, so there's no reason you
couldn't eat it warm.
It will just be really soft and super gooey. Even
gooeyer than normal! It will taste delicious but likely look like a hot
mess.
Gooey butter cake is almost always finished with a
sprinkle of powdered sugar. I usually just sift some on.
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But the pumpkin made me want whipped cream, so
I added a dollop of
maple whipped cream
on top. We all give the combination two thumbs up and highly recommend you
do the same!
See how easy it is to make on YouTube
Yield: 16 servings

Pumpkin Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Starting with a cake mix make whipping up these fabulous pumpkin bars a cinch. You can have them in the oven in no time at all. Then you can enjoy the simple crust and rich gooey pumpkin filling. They are a fabulous make ahead fall dessert.
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 45 Mininactive time: 2 HourTotal time: 3 Hour
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Filling
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F and spray a 9x13" pan.
- Mix together the cake mix, egg and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. I like to press mine up the edges just a bit to form a crust all the way around.
- Cream together the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin, eggs and vanilla, mixing until incorporated. Don't over mix as you don't want to aerate the mixture too much. Stir in the powdered sugar and spices then pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes. The edges should be golden and the center should have a bit of wobble left, but not be too liquidy. (You want that cake to be ooey and gooey!)
- Cool completely and then refrigerate until ready to serve. Dust with additional powdered sugar or top with whipped cream and serve!
Calories
378.53Fat (grams)
18.75Sat. Fat (grams)
11.07Carbs (grams)
49.77Fiber (grams)
0.78Net carbs
48.99Sugar (grams)
35.53Protein (grams)
3.97Sodium (milligrams)
392.63Cholesterol (grams)
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Did someone say ooey gooey and pumpkin in the same sentence? You know I'M IN!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought you might be!
DeleteLooks ooey gooey and scrumptious.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Wendy!
DeleteI need these! Sounds like I would be a fan of ooey gooey cake!
ReplyDeleteIt is soooooooo good! The original version is amazing, but this pumpkin version is a fun way to change it up for fall.
DeleteI have never tried an Ooey Gooey cake, and I hate to admit that I've never heard of it either! Where have I been? What really excites me? I can use a GF cake mix and whip one up to try! Yeah. This looks so delish! Thanks for sharing, this is right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteI would have thought you'd know about ooey gooey butter cake for sure! I know you are a whole state over, but I thought maybe they traveled that far ;-) You definitely need to give one a try! Thanks, Nikki!
DeleteWhat a delicious fall treat! Sounds, and looks, amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt is soooooo good!
DeleteI made this and I remember it was sooooo good! Just love the consistency of it!
ReplyDeleteYAY! I am so glad you liked it!
DeleteWe do love pumpkin at our house, and I love that this is made with a cake mix. Simple is always good!
ReplyDeleteIt is so easy and so darn good!
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