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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

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A super moist and flavorful pumpkin cake with a sweet brown sugar-walnut swirl and a simple vanilla glaze, perfect for fall.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13×9 inch baking pan.
  3. Place the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, canned pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl.
  4. Beat the ingredients with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until just incorporated.
  5. Measure out 2 cups of the cake batter.
  6. Pour the 2 cups of batter onto the bottom of your prepared pan.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the chopped walnuts with the brown sugar.
  8. Toss the walnuts and brown sugar together to combine them.
  9. Sprinkle the walnut and brown sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
  10. Spoon the remaining cake batter evenly over the filling in the pan.
  11. Using a spatula, carefully spread the batter over the filling to the edges of the pan.
  12. Place the pan in the preheated oven.
  13. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a cooling rack.
  15. Place the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl.
  16. Whisk the glaze ingredients together to combine them.
  17. Pour the glaze over the top of the hot cake.
  18. Use a spatula to cover the entire cake with glaze.
  19. Cool the cake completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure you use pure canned pumpkin, not pumpkin pie mix, for the correct flavor profile.
Don’t overmix the cake batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
Pour the glaze over the cake while it’s still warm so it can soak in beautifully.
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing for a cleaner cut and set glaze.

Find it online: https://familiesrecipes.com/pumpkin-honey-bun-cake-recipe/