Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

Moist pumpkin cake with a brown sugar–spice ribbon and a simple vanilla glaze. Easy to make, big fall flavors.

Prep Time 10 min | Cook Time 30 min | Total Time 40 min

Ingredients
• 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
• 1/4 cup milk or water

Brown Sugar Pumpkin Ribbon
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Glaze
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4–6 tablespoons milk (use less for thicker glaze)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions (Detailed)

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line the bottom with parchment for easy release.
2. Make the batter: In a large bowl whisk the eggs, oil, pumpkin puree, and milk. Add the cake mix and beat for 2 minutes until smooth and slightly thick.
3. Make the ribbon: Stir brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl until evenly combined.
4. Layer: Spread half the batter into the pan. Sprinkle the sugar–spice mixture evenly over the top. Dollop and gently spread the remaining batter to cover the sugar layer.
5. Bake 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
6. Optional soak: Using a fork, poke holes all over the warm cake to help the glaze seep in.
7. Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust thickness with more milk or sugar as needed.
8. Finish: Pour glaze evenly over the warm cake. Let cool until the glaze sets, then slice and serve.

Pro Tips
• Use pure pumpkin puree; pumpkin pie filling is already sweetened and spiced and will throw off the texture.
• Want more spice? Add 1–2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice to the batter. For crunch, fold in 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Storage: Cover and keep at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze slices up to 3 months.

Nutrition Info
Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar
1 slice | 420 | 4g | 70g | 15g | 1g | 54g

Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are estimated using online tools and may vary based on your ingredients and preparation. Please consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.