Pumpkin Gooey Butter Bars
Pumpkin gooey butter bars are a decadent treat perfect for any fall or holiday occasion. This festive dessert features a buttery layer of cake and a creamy layer of sweet pumpkin filling.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr
Chill Time3 hours hrs
Total Time4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 363kcal
For The Bottom Layer
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup melted butter
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
For The Top Layer
- 1 8 oz brick cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 350 F, lightly grease a 9x13 baking pan and set aside
In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cake mix, melted butter, pumpkin puree and egg; batter will be very thick and sticky
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and set aside
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and a little of the pumpkin puree, then add the rest of the pumpkin and beat until smooth
Add the powdered sugar and mix well, then add the eggs, melted butter, vanilla and cinnamon and mix until completely blended in
Pour the top layer onto the bottom layer in the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and not jiggly
Remove from the oven and allow to cool 30 minutes before allowing to chill completely in the fridge
Slice and serve cold
- The first layer of batter will be very thick and sticky. That's ok!
- Use chocolate cake mix, or even a spice cake, instead of yellow to switch things up.
- Make sure you give these time to cool completely in the fridge before you dig in. I'd recommend at least 2 to 4 hours of chill time.
- Do not store the baked bars on the counter. The cream cheese won't keep!
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 3985IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg