Moist Pumpkin Cake With Brown Sugar Glaze

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2: Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 3: In a large bowl, mix together the water, pumpkin, eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice, until well combined. Add the cake mix and baking soda; mix until just combined. Pour batter into the pan.

Step 4: In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar with flour and melted butter. Using your fingers, sprinkle over the top of the cake.

Step 5: Bake cake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Step 6: While the cake is baking, start preparing your glaze.

Step 7: Combine the other 1/2 cup brown sugar, granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and heavy cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Step 8: Remove from heat and stir until all sugar is dissolved. This shouldn’t take very long.

Step 9: When cake is finished baking, poke holes in the top with a toothpick. Pour glaze over the cake. It should seep into the holes and make for a nice sticky, sweet topping.

Step 10: Serve cake warm or at room temperature.