Chocolate Honey Bun Cake
Indulge in the decadence of a Chocolate Honey Bun Cake, a heavenly dessert that combines the nostalgic flavors of a classic honey bun with a rich chocolate twist. Featuring layers of moist, chocolatey cake infused with cinnamon-brown sugar filling, this dessert is both comforting and luxurious. Topped with a glossy dark chocolate glaze and a sweet powdered sugar drizzle, it’s a show-stopping treat perfect for any occasion. With a quick 20-minute prep time and simple ingredients like buttermilk, cocoa powder, and melted chocolate chips, this recipe is an easy way to impress your friends and family. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a slice of pure chocolate indulgence that’s impossible to resist! Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or just because, this cake is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 pcs Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the filling.
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter.
Pour the remaining batter over the filling layer, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the chocolate glaze by melting the dark chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 15 minutes in the pan.
In a separate bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with 3 tablespoons of milk until a smooth glaze forms.
Drizzle the chocolate glaze and powdered sugar glaze over the cooled cake in a decorative pattern.
Slice the cake into 12 equal pieces and serve. Enjoy your rich, chocolatey honey bun cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4892 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 175.2 g | 225% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.4 g | 502% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 847 mg | 282% | |
| Sodium | 3228 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 840.5 g | 306% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.5 g | 220% | |
| Total Sugars | 553.0 g | ||
| Protein | 85.2 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 42.5 mg | 236% | |
| Potassium | 3474 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
