Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake Recipe
Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is a moist, flavorful dessert made with yellow cake mix and pumpkin puree, layered with a cinnamon-spiced brown sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This easy-to-make cake captures the cozy flavors of fall and is perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4–6 Tablespoons milk (use less for a thicker glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set aside.
- Make Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, mix together the light brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon) until evenly combined.
- Layer Batter and Cinnamon Sugar: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over this layer. Carefully smooth the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Optional Poking: Using a fork, poke holes all over the warm cake surface to allow the glaze to seep in and increase moistness. This step is optional.
- Prepare the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (start with 4 tablespoons), and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk quantity to achieve desired glaze thickness.
- Glaze the Cake: Pour the glaze evenly over the entire cake while it is still warm, allowing it to soak in and coat the top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool to room temperature so the glaze can set completely. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For substitutions and additional ingredient details, refer to the ingredient list and FAQ.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerated for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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