Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe
A moist and flavorful Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake combining the rich taste of pumpkin purée with a cinnamon sugar swirl. This delicious cake is baked to perfection and finished with a sweet honey glaze, making it a perfect treat for fall or any time you crave a cozy dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 box spice cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Honey Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (or as needed for drizzling consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the spice cake mix, pumpkin purée, vegetable oil, eggs, and water. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Create cinnamon sugar swirl: In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together. Set aside.
- Layer batter and cinnamon sugar: Pour half of the pumpkin cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake the cake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the honey glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to get desired drizzle consistency.
- Cool and glaze: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack. Once the cake is mostly cool, drizzle the honey glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute canned pumpkin purée with fresh pumpkin purée if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice along with cinnamon sugar.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- The glaze can be made thicker or thinner by adjusting the amount of milk.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or spiced tea.
Keywords: pumpkin cake, honey bun cake, cinnamon sugar swirl, fall dessert, baked cake, easy pumpkin recipe
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