Honey Bun Cake
Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic flavors of a classic Honey Bun Cake, a delightful cross between a cinnamon roll and a dessert cake. This tender, moist cake starts with a time-saving yellow cake mix, elevated with creamy sour cream and rich vegetable oil for a decadent texture. A luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl made from light brown sugar and ground cinnamon adds a caramelized burst of spice in every bite, while a velvety glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla drizzled over the warm cake creates a stunning, bakery-style finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat brings the comforting warmth of a honey bun to your table in just under an hour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 0.75 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.
In a separate small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and 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 layer.
Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and gently spread it to cover.
Using a knife, swirl the batter gently to create a marbled effect with the cinnamon mixture.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cake is removed from the oven, allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Then drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake.
Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.3 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 226 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.1 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 87 mg | 2% | |
*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.
