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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the warm flavors of fall with this scrumptious Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake. A moist pumpkin cake with a sweet cinnamon sugar swirl, topped with a vanilla glaze, perfect for any autumn gathering.


Ingredients

Main Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze:

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat 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, eggs, oil, sour cream, honey, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  3. Prepare cinnamon sugar swirl: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
  4. Layer and swirl: Pour half the cake batter into the pan, sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then pour remaining batter and swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake and glaze: Bake for 35–40 minutes. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm cake. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Perfect for fall gatherings or brunch.
  • Add chopped pecans or a cream cheese drizzle for extra flair.