Tender and moist, Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake is simply divine! It’s incredibly simple to prepare and requires no waiting for the yeast to activate and dough to rise. You’ll be enjoying this dessert in less than an hour!

I swirled the most perfect cinnamon roll filling in this pumpkin sheet cake then topped it with a sweet, thick glaze. It has all the yummy flavors of a homemade pumpkin spiced cinnamon roll in a simple cake.

Raise your hand if you like pumpkin! Cinnamon? All the warm fall flavors?

Me too!

I modeled this recipe after one of my all-time favorite, drool-worthy dessert recipes, the Honey Bun Cake. I wanted a fall-ish flavor though and decided pumpkin would be perfect. It was.

This is a dessert every pumpkin lover should try!

I popped this Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake in the oven to bake as I prepared a sandwich. Both items were for tailgating. I needed everything to be quick and easy ~~since I procrastinated making them the day before.~~

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake

The beauty of this cake is that it starts with a cake mix. It’s a fun alternative to traditional cinnamon rolls. Furthermore, I know some people don’t like to use cake mixes. However, I find in some situations, like this, it’s perfectly acceptable. No judgment from me. I just like when people cook regardless.

I wish I had added pecans between the pumpkin layer and the cinnamon layer, but that just gives me an excuse to make it again.

Dessert on a plate with a bite on a fork.

Honestly, everything you love about cinnamon rolls is in the cake. All the good – the gooey cinnamon, the luscious icing and none of the bad the waiting and the more waiting.

I big puffy heart this cake I hope you do too!!

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I updated this post from an earlier version dated October 7, 2014. I made new photos and simplified the recipe instructions.

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake

Tender and moist Cinnamon Roll cake with warm fall flavor of pumpkin. This cake is quick and easy to make. Get the great tastes of cinnamon rolls without the wait!

Author: Paula

5 from 32 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: 12 servings

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Ingredients

1 box yellow cake mix
15 ounces pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 and ¼ cup powdered sugar (aka confectioners)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Spray a 9×13 inch cake pan with non-stick spray.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cake

With an electric mixer, combine cake mix, eggs and pumpkin. Whisk until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Pour half the mixture into prepared pan.
To remaining batter, add 1 cup brown sugar and cinnamon. Beat until well combined.
Pour evenly over pumpkin cake batter and smooth flat.
Bake for 30 to 32 minutes at 350 degrees. Test center with a wooden pick.

Glaze

Whisk cream, extract and sugar until smooth. Pour evenly over cooled cake.

Nutrition

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.

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