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A slice of pumpkin honey bun cake on a white plate.
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Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake

Pumpkin honey bun cake is a fall twist on a classic favorite dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cakes and Cupcakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box betty crocker super moist yellow cake
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin not pumpkin pie mix
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar I used Dixie Crystals
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Powdered Sugar Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar I used Dixie Crystals
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Heat over to 350 F. Spray bottom and sides of 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, pumpkin and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread half of the batter in the pan (about 2 1/2 cups).
  • In small bowl, mix together brown sugar, pecans and remaining 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; sprinkle evenly over batter in pan. Carefully pour and spread remaining batter over pecan mixture.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven to cooling rack. In another small bowl, stir powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until thin enough to spread. Carefully spread powdered sugar mixture over warm cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store covered.
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