The same goes for creating recipes. Often times we try to come up with something new and different and get things all complicated, when something tried and true with a new spin is all we need.
This Ooey Gooey Autumn Spice Cake is the perfect example. There’s absolutely nothing new or groundbreaking about it. It’s a standard Ooey Gooey Butter Cake recipe made with a spice cake mix rather than yellow or butter cake mix. But you know what it is?? It’s absolutely delicious! Like seriously delicious. Like “I’m gonna eat three pieces,” delicious. And yes, I did eat three pieces. And no, I didn’t go to the gym afterwards. And I’m ok with that.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
- 1 egg
For the filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir the cake mix, melted butter, and egg together to make the crust. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan.
- In a another large bowl, use a mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the eggs and mix well. Add the butter and mix well. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Mix in the vanilla. Pour the filling mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the edges are just firm but the middle is still jiggly. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
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Made these for church potluck! Everyone loved them! Delicious! Thank you!
Happy to hear it!
Have made this several times but this weekend I made it using a creamy almond cake mix and put almond extract in the cream cheese. It tasted like a gooey wedding cake. Favorite one yet! Thank you for this versatile recipe.
Tracey, you just blew my mind. I’m a HUGE fan of almond but never thought about it in this case. It’s on my to-do list for sure!
I made these according to the directions and pressed toasted pecans into the red velvet layer then poured on the cream cheese filling and baked according to the directions. They were delish!
Sounds great! Glad it turned out great for you!
Do you store in refrigerator?
It definitely can be stored in the refrigerator!
How long do they stay fresh? Thinking of maki g them for Christmas but would like to make them a few days before.
They should be good for 2 or 3 days. Enjoy!
This is seriously good! My top was browned a bit after 50 minutes…maybe my oven runs hot. I thought it was ruined till I tasted a piece. It was still fantastic. I really think this would be hard to screw up so badly that it would be inedible! I’m anxious to try the red cake recipe. Thank you .
I sure am glad you enjoyed it, Susan!!
I have made this recipe for years using a lemon cake mix but the red velvet and spice recipes are making my taste buds go crazy right now. Can’t wait to try them.
It’s so fun to experiment with!
Yes it was. I don’t know maybe the butter was too melted. Everyone liked it so I guess it wasn’t all bad 😉
Ha! Well, I’m glad that’s the case! 🙂
Unfortunately mine came out very greasy 🙁 I followed the directions exactly and both layers are like dough.
Hi Mary! Are you sure your oven was at the correct temp?
Hi Stacey,
This looks like a great version of a classic and I would love to try it!
Do you think I could freeze individually wrapped slices?
Sure!
Made the Red Velvet and it was good! Made it for company and it was gone before I could get that third piece. I know the spice cake will be just as good. Thank you!
Thanks, Ann! so glad you enjoyed the Red Velvet version!
I will be making ASAP!! Looks heavenly!
Thanks, Susan! I just know you’ll love it!
I absolutely love the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, but this one, oh my! I’m making a special trip back to the store to buy a spice cake mix so I can make this ASAP! My taste buds are screaming for this. I’m gonna have to put a muzzle on my mouth to keep me from eating the whole thing! LOL!
Thanks Stacey for sharing this recipe.
LOL! It’s so, so good! I sure hope you’ll enjoy it!
This sounds so good with all of the spices in the cake mix! Pinning to bake this Fall.
Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!!
So want a piece of this awesomeness with my cup of afternoon coffee!
Sounds like the perfect pairing!
I would eat 2 or 3 pieces without a drop of guilt!
Ha! It’s seriously that good!