Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Filling

This Pumpkin Bundt Cake with a creamy cheesecake filling is the perfect fall dessert! It's a moist, fluffy cake that starts with a yellow cake mix. Adding a few simple ingredients makes this cake full of warm pumpkin flavors. Plus, it's topped with a homemade cream cheese glaze that takes it over the top!

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

• yellow cake mix
• canned pumpkin puree
• water
• vegetable oil
• pumpkin pie spice
• large eggs
• non-stick baking spray

Cream Cheese Filling

• cream cheese
• white granulated sugar
• large egg

Glaze

• cream cheese
• unsalted butter
• confectioners sugar

Equipment

• 12 cup bundt pan
• Whisk
• Measuring Spoons and Cups
• Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
• Cooling Racks

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. To make the cake, in a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients, cake mix, pumpkin, water, oil, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice, and whisk together. Set aside
3. To make the cream cheese filling, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 8-ounce package of cream cheese, ⅓ cup white granulated sugar, and 1 egg until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
4. To assemble the cake, pour half of the pumpkin cake batter into the bundt pan. On top of the cake batter, pour the cheesecake mixture. Top with the rest of the batter.
5. Place bundt pan on a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool the cake for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cake Glaze

1. In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the (4 ounces) cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Whisk in the confectioner's sugar until incorporated into the cream cheese mixture.
3.  If the glaze is too thick, add a Tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency. Drizzle or spoon the glaze all over the cake.
4. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle or spoon the glaze all over the cake.
5. Slice, serve, enjoy!

Storage

This cake can be stored at room temperature in a covered airtight container for 3 days, or in the refrigerator for 4 days, also in a covered airtight container.

I don't recommend freezing this cake due to the creamy filling. Once the cake is frozen and then defrosted the filling may separate.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: I recommend that you use a baking spray to spray your bundt pan. If you do not have a baking spray then you may want to grease and flour your bundt pan. This helps prevent your cake from sticking.

• Be careful to not overmix the cake batter. Mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
• It's best to use ingredients that are at room temperature when you are making this pumpkin swirl cake. This will help them mix well.
• Do not skip placing your bundt on a baking sheet before baking, overflow can happen through the middle hole sometimes, so it is better safe than sorry.
• Be sure to use pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling for this recipe. They are different, puree is pure pumpkin, no extra spices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• If you don't want to make a cream cheese filling, you can leave that layer out of your cake.
• For an extra fall flavor, try adding some chopped pecans or walnuts to the cake batter.
• You could also top the cake with a streusel topping. Simply mix together ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, and 6 Tablespoons of cold unsalted butter. Mix together until it resembles crumbs and sprinkle over the cake before baking.
• If pumpkin pie spice is unavailable, ground cinnamon will work well for the cake.

Serving Suggestions

• This Green Bean Chicken Casserole is a comforting casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights. This all-in-one meal is the perfect fall casserole when you are craving something comforting.
• Our copycat of Cracker Barrel Fried Apples is one of my family's favorites. The apples are seared in mouthwatering melted butter and cinnamon mixture and nothing says fall more than this flavorful dish.
• This Hot Toddy is the perfect blend of fresh lemon, spices, and good old-fashioned whiskey. Feeling good and want something with a little libation to take the edge off and relax on a cool night.
• If you are serving for Thanksgiving, try out Smoked Turkey with is super easy to prepare and would be the perfect main course.

Similar recipes

• This Pumpkin Tiramisu recipe is a luscious dessert that is loaded with a creamy pumpkin mousse and combined with a creamy texture from silky mascarpone cheese. It's a fall dessert that your entire family will enjoy.
• Start your day off right with warm, gooey, and oh so yummy Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls. There is no better way to start off your fall mornings than with these comforting cinnamon rolls.
• If you are a fan of pumpkin recipes then you are going to want to give these Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting a try. They are sweet, flavorful, and the perfect way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings.

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