Makeover Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe

Makeover Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe Makeover Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 4

With all of the original's decadence, this ooey-gooey dessert trims 64 calories and 5 grams fat, making it a guilt-free holiday treat! April Taylor - Fort Riley, Kansas

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Makeover Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 24 Servings
20 45 65

Ingredients

  • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Additional confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, egg and butter on low speed until combined. Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  • In a another large bowl, beat cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the butter, eggs, egg whites and vanilla; beat on low until combined. Add the confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Pour over crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill until serving. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 24 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 210 calories, 8 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 43 mg cholesterol, 258 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake in Healthy Cooking December/January 2010, p22

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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2012 by LeolaC

I just wasn't crazy about it. Didn't seem like it was worth the calories!

Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2012 by GWENRW

I make this all the time! Everyone loves it!

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2012 by maupinsgirl

First time I had this my mom had made it. It was amazing! The perfect amount of sweetness! Will be making this myself very soon.

Reviewed on Jan. 04, 2012 by Carol39110

Mine came out with the crust very dry and just not worth the makeover.

Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2011 by Cindyrazz

Amazing! Everyone absolutely raved about this cake. Nice twist on the standard gooey butter cake if you like pumpkin. One suggestion, don't press the crust up on the sides of the 9x13 pan, just press flat and then pour filling mixture directly over the top, covering the whole crest. It bakes best this way. Enjoy!!

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2011 by topaz

Delicious pumpkin flavor,easy to make and keeps well. We really enjoyed this holiday dessert. It's a KEEPER!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by lyns6011

I used a sugar free yellow cake mix for the "crust" and followed the rest of the recipe to the "t". This turned out wonderful and my family loved it! For those that are diabetic or watching carbs, this isn't going to be an "every day" treat, but this is scaled down from the original that calls for an ENTIRE box of powdered sugar.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by laceyann3s

This was very simple to make and this was one of the BEST DESSERTS i have ever made and ate , My guests was so wowed over this they LOVED it

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by dlpfaffly

I did make this dessert and it was awesome. My boyfriend is a very picky eater and he went on and on about how good it was. I do have to admit that I did not use the reduced fat butter or cream cheese as desserts are a treat for us, not an every day thing. I am going to make this in little tart pans to give for Thanksgiving to the mail-lady, trash guy, mechanic,etc.....with a thank you note.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2011 by violet7204

Love this recipe...reminds me of a pumpkin cheesecake only better! Will definately make this recipe again!! Love yellow cake mix crust :P

 
 

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