Paula Deen Pumpkin Butter Cake
Paula Deen Pumpkin Butter Cake is a decadent, rich dessert featuring a moist pumpkin-spice cake base topped with a creamy, buttery filling. Infused with warm autumn spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it offers a comforting, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for fall gatherings and holiday dinners, this indulgent treat is a seasonal favorite among pumpkin and dessert lovers.
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 18-ounce box yellow cake mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup butter melted
For the pumpkin filling
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 15 oz pure pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter and set it aside.
Step 2: Make the Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, and ½ cup melted butter. Mix until fully combined and a soft dough forms. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
Step 3: Prepare the Pumpkin Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, and beat until well combined. Then add the melted (cooled) butter, 3 eggs, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until the filling is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. The center should be just set but still slightly soft—it will firm up as it cools.
Step 5: Cool, Slice, and Serve
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Slice into squares or bars and serve plain, or with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.