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Ooey Gooey Autumn Spice Cake

Stacey Littleby Stacey Updated: Jun 12, 2018

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This Ooey Gooey Spice Cake combines the flavors of fall with the classic gooey butter cake!

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Y’all know I’m all about quick, easy, no fuss cooking.  So it frustrates me to see folks making things way more complicated than they have to be.  I saw a post last week where someone was talking about how you can spread peanut butter between two sheets of plastic wrap and then freeze it and cut it into squares to make making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches easier.  Well, as far as I’m concerned, that’s just too much sugar for a dime.  (Have y’all ever heard that expression?)

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 Spice Cake combines the flavors of fall with the classic gooey butter cake!

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.

This Ooey Gooey Spice Cake combines the flavors of fall with the classic gooey butter cake!

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If you love the ooey gooey-ness of classic recipe and the warm spicy flavors of fall, chances are you’re going to love this.  Y’all enjoy!

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Ooey Goey Autumn Spice Cake

Author Stacey Little
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes
Servings 20 servings

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) box spice cake mix
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
  • 1 egg

For the filling:

  • 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF 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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  1. Jan

    June 15, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      June 16, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      Sounds great! Glad it turned out great for you!

      Reply
  2. Stormy

    October 8, 2022 at 6:07 pm

    4 stars
    Do you store in refrigerator?

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 11, 2022 at 8:45 am

      It definitely can be stored in the refrigerator!

      Reply
  3. Linda Peterson

    November 26, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    How long do they stay fresh? Thinking of maki g them for Christmas but would like to make them a few days before.

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      November 27, 2018 at 8:45 am

      They should be good for 2 or 3 days. Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Susan

    October 21, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    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 .

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 23, 2018 at 4:31 pm

      I sure am glad you enjoyed it, Susan!!

      Reply
  5. Diane

    December 18, 2017 at 4:00 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      December 19, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      It’s so fun to experiment with!

      Reply
  6. mary

    October 11, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    Yes it was. I don’t know maybe the butter was too melted. Everyone liked it so I guess it wasn’t all bad ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 13, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Ha! Well, I’m glad that’s the case! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  7. mary

    October 10, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Unfortunately mine came out very greasy ๐Ÿ™ I followed the directions exactly and both layers are like dough.

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 11, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Hi Mary! Are you sure your oven was at the correct temp?

      Reply
  8. Alice

    October 10, 2017 at 11:28 am

    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?

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 11, 2017 at 11:37 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  9. Ann S

    October 9, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    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!

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 11, 2017 at 11:37 am

      Thanks, Ann! so glad you enjoyed the Red Velvet version!

      Reply
  10. Susan

    October 5, 2017 at 1:42 am

    I will be making ASAP!! Looks heavenly!

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 6, 2017 at 8:15 am

      Thanks, Susan! I just know you’ll love it!

      Reply
  11. Claudine in Fort Worth, TX

    October 3, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 4, 2017 at 9:04 am

      LOL! It’s so, so good! I sure hope you’ll enjoy it!

      Reply
  12. Joanne

    October 3, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    This sounds so good with all of the spices in the cake mix! Pinning to bake this Fall.

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 4, 2017 at 9:04 am

      Sure hope you’ll enjoy it!!

      Reply
  13. Sheena

    October 3, 2017 at 3:14 pm

    So want a piece of this awesomeness with my cup of afternoon coffee!

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    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 3, 2017 at 3:27 pm

      Sounds like the perfect pairing!

      Reply
  14. Sandra L Garth

    October 3, 2017 at 3:11 pm

    I would eat 2 or 3 pieces without a drop of guilt!

    Reply
    • Stacey LittleStacey

      October 3, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      Ha! It’s seriously that good!

      Reply

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