Description
Indulge in this decadent autumn dessert that perfectly marries a spiced, moist pumpkin cake with a rich ribbon of brown sugar and walnut filling. Inspired by the classic honey bun, this treat uses a convenient cake mix base boosted with sour cream and pumpkin puree for bakery-quality flavor. It is a crowd-pleasing, warm, and comforting delight that brings the essence of fall to your dessert table with every sweet, cinnamon-laced bite.
Ingredients
1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease the bottom and sides of a 13×9 inch baking pan thoroughly.
Combine the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, pumpkin, and pumpkin pie spice in a large mixing bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until consistent.
Measure 2 cups of the batter and spread evenly into the prepared pan.
Mix the chopped walnuts and brown sugar in a small bowl.
Sprinkle the walnut and sugar mixture uniformly over the first layer of batter.
Spread the remaining batter over the top, smoothing gently to cover the filling.
Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
Drizzle the glaze over the cake while it is still warm.
Notes
Ensure you use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Toasted walnuts provide a deeper, nuttier flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Use a super moist cake mix brand for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg