Irresistible Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake – The Perfect Fall Treat!

This Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake was a concept to capture the delicious flavors of Fall. It really hit the spot! Flavors of Fall are always a special treat within my household – Which is unique, since we live in Florida and never truly experience “Fall” like the rest of the country. My husband is a lover of so many Pumpkin flavored treats and has gotten me on board with the idea that life needs a little more ‘Pumpkin Spice’ in it – Which, fortunately, has also passed down to our children!

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I wanted to create something that would be enjoyed in the morning or at night, a cake that would inspire a feeling of fall with just enough of a Pumpkin Spice kick to it that would set it apart from other cakes. Originally, I thought about how magical such a recipe would be if I served it up in some homemade cinnamon rolls (which, TBH, would literally are mind-blowing) – But then decided this recipe would yield more servings if I made it as a cake. Combining the ideas of a Cinnamon Bun with a Cake resulted in this deliciously wonderful Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake dessert!

As I was making this recipe with my family, the smells were taking us places – The delicious smell of Pumpkin Spices and Cinnamon flavors filling our kitchen were delightful, and as the cake was cooking in the oven I almost felt as if I could have tricked myself into believing we were in the “Ber Months” (SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, DecemBER). And while my husband may have turned down the air to add to the illusion, this Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun cake was the perfect treat to carry us toward those perfect Autumn months!

Lastly, I just want to be very clear – This cake has a delicious glaze that goes over top. If there was nothing else that captivated you about this recipe, let that information set the tone!

So, what do we need to start making this cake?

Ingredients (Broken Down by Cake + Topping)

For the cake
3 cups of flour
1/4 tsp of salt
1 cup of sugar
4 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups of milk
2 eggs
2 tsp of vanilla
1 stick of butter, melted

For the topping
2 sticks of butter, softened
1 cup of brown sugar
2 tbsp of flour
1 tbsp of cinnamon
1/2 tbsp of pumpkin spice

For the glaze
2 cups of powdered sugar
5 tbsp of milk
1 tsp of vanilla

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°, and grease a 9×13” pan.
2. Mix all of the ingredients for the cake together, adding the melted butter last.
3. Pour those ingredients into the prepared pan.
4. Mix the topping ingredients together in a separate bowl, then drop by spoonfuls over the base of the cake.
5. Using a knife, swirl the topping into the cake.
6. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
7. When the cake is done, prepare the glaze. Whisk all the ingredients together until they form a smooth glaze.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and pour the glaze over it while it is still warm.
9. Serve it up and enjoy!

What inspired this Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake?

If you’re a lover of Fall Flavors like I am, you’ll often seek out (or create) your ideal snack or treat and that is exactly what inspired this Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake. Besides the fact the Cinnamon Buns and Pumpkin Spice Cake are both absolutely delicious on their own, combining the 2 into a single recipe just made sense! And if you make this recipe, and taste it for yourself, I think you might also agree!

Want to make this Pumpkin Spice CinnaBun Cake?

If you’ve made, or are planning to make this recipe, I’d love to hear what you thought about it! Be sure to comment below and let me know what your favorite part of this recipe was!