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11/13/11

Pumpkin Pie Alternative Gooey Pumpkin Butter Cake

Oh how I love a good pumpkin pie. I always use the recipe from the back of the Libby Pumpkin can. Super easy to make and oh-so-good. Some of my family members don't like pie.

Hmmmm..... really?

Yes, it's true. Some people don't like pie.

Well, some years ago, I was watching Paula Deen and she made the yummiest looking dessert, pumpkin gooey butter cake. Ohmy.... it looked so good, I had to make it. My family may not all love pumpkin pie, but they are in luv with this pumpkin dessert. This might sound like a complicated recipe, because it is in layers, but it is really easy to put together.

Ingredients



  • Cake: 1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix

  • 1 egg

  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling:



  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 (15-ounce) can

  • pumpkin

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 8 tablespoons butter, melted

  • 1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well.

Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to over bake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Paula Deen's Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe