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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
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 363kcal

Ingredients

For The Bottom Layer

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 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

Instructions

  • 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

Notes

  • 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!

Nutrition

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