Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, water, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until well blended.
- Layer the Batter and Filling:
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the top and spread it evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: When the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. While the cake is still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Serve: Let the cake cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Enjoy your Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake! It’s a delightful treat with the flavors of fall and a sweet glaze that complements the spiced pumpkin cake perfectly.
