Honey Bun Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.

Add the vegetable oil and eggs to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.

Pour in the yellow cake mix and beat again until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.

In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the filling. If using, stir in the optional nuts.

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.

Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the layer of batter.

Dollop the remaining cake batter over the filling, then carefully spread it to create the top layer.

Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.

Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a similar tool, poke holes all over the surface of the warm cake.

Pour the glaze over the warm cake and spread it evenly, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let the cake cool and the glaze set before slicing and serving.