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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

Indulgent Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake for Cozy Fall Days

This Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake combines warm spices and a fluffy texture, making it a perfect dessert for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix Use a super moist variety.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for binding.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Fresh pureed pumpkin enhances flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts Substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Infuses sweetness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Creates a sweet glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Non-dairy milk works as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the glaze flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Spread 2 cups of the cake batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped walnuts and brown sugar together. Sprinkle this mixture over the first layer of batter.
  5. Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the topping, spreading it to cover the surface.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges pull away from the pan and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for at least 20-30 minutes.
  8. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to maintain the perfect finish.

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