1. Prepare the Cake Base:
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
– In a large bowl, mix together the yellow cake mix, egg, melted butter, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
– Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
2. Make the Pumpkin Spice Gooey Filling:
– In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
– Add the eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and mix until fully combined.
– Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth and creamy.
– Pour the gooey filling over the cake base and spread evenly.
3. Bake the Cake:
– Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey. Do not overbake—the center should still be soft and gooey.
– Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
4. Make the Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting:
– In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
– Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
– Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Frost the Cake:
– Once the cake has cooled, spread the brown sugar cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
6. Serve:
– Slice and enjoy the rich, spiced pumpkin cake with its gooey filling and luscious brown sugar cream cheese frosting!
Chef’s Tip: For an extra indulgent touch, sprinkle chopped pecans or a dusting of cinnamon on top of the frosting!