Pumpkin Cake Cheesecake

Pumpkin cake meets creamy cheesecake in this decadent fall dessert! A perfectly spiced pumpkin cake layered with rich cheesecake makes the ultimate treat for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cake, cheesecake, pumpkin

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 10

Total Time 1 40

Servings servings

Calories 294kcal

Ingredients

Pumpkin Cake

1 cup pumpkin puree 240 g canned - not pie filling
½ cup brown sugar 100 g
½ cup vegetable oil 120 ml
2 large eggs
1½ cups all-purpose flour 180 g
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves

Cheesecake Layer

16 oz cream cheese softened (450 g)
½ cup granulated sugar 100 g
2 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Topping

4 oz cream cheese softened (115 g)
¼ cup confectioner’s sugar 30 g
¼ tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp heavy cream or milk 2–3 tbsp

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.
Add the eggs one at a time, then vanilla, mixing until combined. Set aside.
Whisk the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, oil, and eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in another bowl.
Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients.
Transfer 1 1/2 cups of the pumpkin cake batter into an even layer in the prepared pan.
Alternate spoonfuls of cheesecake and remaining pumpkin batter on top.
Swirl slightly with a knife.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay).
Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Topping

Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
Slowly mix in the confectioner’s sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fully combined.
Gradually add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream (or milk) and beat until the topping reaches a spreadable consistency. Add the remaining tablespoon if needed.
Spread evenly over the chilled cake just before serving.

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