Description
This Honey Bun Cake combines moist yellow cake with a cinnamon-sugar swirl and a sweet vanilla glaze. Inspired by classic honey bun pastries, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for brunches, holidays, and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth and well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Carefully spread the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
- Bake for 35 to 38 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt to make the glaze.
- Remove the cake from the oven and lightly prick the surface all over with a fork.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the hot cake and allow it to soak in.
- Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon-sugar filling for extra texture.
- Substitute pumpkin pie spice for part of the cinnamon for a seasonal variation.
- Use cream cheese glaze for a richer topping.
- Add a small amount of honey to the glaze for extra sweetness.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before serving.
- Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
