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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe

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This Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that combines the warmth of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spices with a sweet cinnamon swirl and a rich vanilla glaze. It’s an easy-to-make cake perfect for fall or any time you crave a cozy, spiced treat with a melt-in-your-mouth glaze.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or just ground cinnamon)

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4–6 Tablespoons milk (adjust for desired glaze thickness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Beat thoroughly for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Make Cinnamon Sugar: In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) until evenly mixed.
  4. Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over this layer.
  5. Add Remaining Batter: Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, smoothing it out gently to cover the cinnamon sugar completely.
  6. Bake Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Poke Holes for Glaze (Optional): Using a fork, gently poke holes all over the warm cake to allow the glaze to seep in, enhancing the moisture and flavor.
  8. Prepare Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 4-6 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk amount to achieve desired glaze thickness.
  9. Glaze the Cake: Pour the glaze evenly over the cooled or warm cake, ensuring full coverage.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the cake come to room temperature to set the glaze before serving. This cake can be served slightly warm or at room temp for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Poking holes in the cake before glazing is optional but helps the glaze seep in for extra moistness.
  • For a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add more milk.
  • You can substitute pumpkin pie spice with ground cinnamon if preferred.
  • Be sure not to overbake to keep the cake moist.
  • This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea.

Keywords: Pumpkin Cake, Honey Bun Cake, Pumpkin Dessert, Cinnamon Sugar Cake, Fall Baking, Glazed Cake

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