Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Tried & True: Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes

I wanted to take some time and post one of my favorite recipes this time of year! Forgive me, the pictures are from websites...I haven't started taking pictures yet of my goods...but I will from now on!

It is a modern take from the ordinary pumpking pie. A recipe I borrowed from Paula Deen from the Food Network. They are super delicious! There is nothing healthy in these bars though, so if you are a health nut, do not even attempt to bake them! Once you do, you'll just have to eat one or five!

Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cakes
Picture and recipe from www.foodnetwork.com


Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Enjoy!

And so it begins!

Our first post! I thought it would be fun to document the trials of cooking and baking on a blog...so here we are! I love to bake, my husband loves to cook. So between us we usually throw out a great spread! We have our favorites and we love trying new things!

Ahh, there is something exciting about sharing recipes. Especially this close to the holidays. Check back for some of our food accomplishments and some defeats I'm sure!

On the list to do for this Thanksgiving are turkey breasts stuffed with pumpking bread stuffing and sweet potatoe casserole. We'll be back with the recipes and pictures of the finished products later in the week.

A few of my favorite websites to browse include:

www.tasteofhome.com
www.foodnetwork.com
www.epicurious.com/

In the mean while...have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!