Description
Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is the ultimate cozy dessert that brings together the warm flavors of pumpkin and aromatic spices, enveloped in a sweet honey glaze. This delightful cake features a gooey brown sugar and walnut filling, making it perfect for any occasion—from brunch gatherings to after-dinner treats. Its moist texture and irresistible sweetness will leave your guests craving more. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up this comforting dessert in no time, ensuring it becomes a staple in your home. Enjoy it warm, or pair it with ice cream for an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box super moist yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 13×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Pour 2 cups of batter into the greased pan for the first layer.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped walnuts and brown sugar; sprinkle over the first layer of batter.
- Spoon the remaining batter over the walnut mixture and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze; pour over the warm cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg