Description

Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is a cozy, spiced dessert featuring a tender pumpkin cake with a rich cinnamon swirl and a sweet honey glaze. Perfect for fall gatherings or a comforting homemade treat.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 ½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp ground nutmeg

½ tsp salt

1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)

1 cup granulated sugar

½ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)

½ cup brown sugar, packed (for swirl)

1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for swirl)

2 tbsp melted butter (for swirl)

1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

2–3 tbsp honey (for glaze)

1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency, for glaze)

½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter to create the swirl paste.
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan, then add half the swirl mixture. Repeat with remaining batter and swirl. Gently swirl with a knife or skewer for a marbled effect.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, honey, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the swirl for extra crunch.

Use maple syrup instead of honey for a flavor variation.

If out of buttermilk, mix ½ cup milk with 1 tsp vinegar and let sit for 5 minutes.

Store covered at room temperature for 2–3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg