Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake
Pumpkin Honey Bun Cake is the ultimate autumn dessert, blending warm spices with honey’s sweetness in a moist, spiced cake topped with a crunchy streusel. Each slice not only delights the palate but also evokes cozy memories of fall gatherings and family traditions. Perfect for Thanksgiving or a casual brunch, this cake promises to be a hit at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup honey (for drizzling)
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- For the streusel topping, mix brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), cinnamon, and flour until crumbly.
- Pour half of the batter into the bundt pan. Add half of the streusel topping. Pour in remaining batter and top with remaining streusel.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, substitute melted butter for vegetable oil. Experiment by adding chocolate chips or different nuts to the batter for extra texture.