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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this delectable Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake. A moist and spiced pumpkin cake with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, topped with a creamy glaze – a perfect dessert for the season.


Ingredients

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Main Cake:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin puree, sour cream, oil, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Swirl: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  4. Layer and Bake: Pour half of the batter into the pan, sprinkle cinnamon sugar, top with remaining batter, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  5. Make Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
  6. Drizzle and Serve: Let the cake cool, drizzle with glaze, and slice once the glaze sets.

Notes

  • This cake tastes better the next day, store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 320 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg