Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
18.25 unit

yellow cake mix

1 unit

egg

0.5 cup

reduced-fat butter

melted

8 unit

reduced-fat cream cheese

1 cup

canned pumpkin

0.5 cup

reduced-fat butter

melted

2 unit

eggs

lightly beaten

2 unit

egg whites

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2.75 cup

confectioners' sugar

1 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

ground nutmeg

1 unit

confectioners' sugar

optional

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Coat a 13x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 3
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, egg, and melted butter.

Step 4
~4 min

Beat on low speed until combined.

Step 5
~4 min

Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan to form the crust.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~4 min

In another large bowl, beat cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth.

Step 7
~4 min

Add melted butter, eggs, egg whites, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 8
~4 min

Beat on low speed until combined.

Step 9
~4 min

Add confectioners' sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 10
~4 min

Mix well until fully incorporated.

Step 11
~4 min

Pour the pumpkin filling over the cake crust.

Step 12
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 13
~4 min

Cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 14
~4 min

Chill until serving.

Step 15
~4 min

Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.

Step 16
~4 min

Refrigerate any leftovers.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use a high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.

Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing.

Do not overbake the cake to keep it gooey.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Tea

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert during fall holidays

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Halloween

Occasion Tags

Holidays
Fall
Parties

Popularity Score

70/100