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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

Indulgent Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake That Will Warm Your Heart

This Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is a cozy autumn dessert featuring spices and a sweet glaze, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix Base for the cake
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Can use melted butter
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for better mixing
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 can Canned Pumpkin Fresh pureed pumpkin works too
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Can create your blend with spices
For the Crunch Layer
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Can swap with pecans or omit
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Light or dark both work
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Key for the glaze sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Can use alternative milks
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional, can be omitted

Equipment

  • 13x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all cake ingredients and beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  3. Spread approximately 2 cups of batter into the baking pan, smoothing it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix chopped walnuts and brown sugar, then sprinkle over the first batter layer.
  5. Gently spoon the remaining batter over the walnut mixture, spreading to the edges.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes.
  8. Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once cooled, pour the glaze over the cake and let it set before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature and do not overmix the batter.

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