Honey Bun Cake

Honey Bun Cake is a dream come true for honeybun lovers. It’s a moist yellow cake packed with a gooey brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.

Craving something sweet, gooey, and bursting with warm spices? Then you need to try Honey Bun Cake!

This delightful dessert is basically a honey bun in cake form, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer. Like our cinnamon coffee cake or blueberry coffee cake, this is a great dessert for brunch or entertaining.

Why I love this recipe

• this is an easy cake recipe and a family favorite
• it is moist cake with a great soft texture topped with sweet and sticky icing just like a honey bun!
• you only need a few simple ingredients

Ingredients

• yellow cake mix
• eggs
• vegetable oil
• sour cream
• light brown sugar
• ground cinnamon
• pecans (optional)
• powdered sugar
• whole milk
• vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the first cake layer – yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Pour the first cake layer batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly.
4. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the sugar layer. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the first cake layer. Add chopped pecans if desired.
5. In another large mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter for the top cake layer using the same ingredients as the first cake layer. Pour the batter over the sugar layer, spreading it gently and evenly.

1. Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
2. While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well combined.
3. Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and immediately spread the icing evenly over the hot cake using a spatula.
4. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 2 hours, uncovered.
5. After cooling, slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Honey Bun Cake!

Serving suggestion

This cake is delicious on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Variations

Feeling adventurous? Here are some ways to jazz up your Honey Bun Cake Recipe:

• Add chopped nuts to the batter or the swirl for a bit of crunch.
• Sprinkle in some chopped dried fruit like raisins or cranberries for a touch of tartness.
• Use a different cake mix flavor, like spice cake or chocolate, for a fun twist.

Storing Tips

This cake is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Tip: To prevent the cake from drying out, you can also store it in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before serving.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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