Description
Honey Bun Cake is a moist and delicious dessert featuring a tender yellow cake base swirled with a cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. This easy-to-make treat offers the comforting flavors of classic honey buns in a convenient cake form that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Make the Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture: In a separate smaller bowl, stir together the light brown sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Layer the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the entire cinnamon-sugar mixture over this layer. Then, pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and gently spread to cover it completely.
- Create the Swirl Effect: Using a knife, lightly swirl the batter layers to create a marbled cinnamon pattern throughout the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean without batter clinging to it.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the cake bakes, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and, while still hot, immediately pour the vanilla glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to soak in and the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of nutmeg to the cinnamon-sugar mixture before sprinkling it over the batter.
- This cake tastes delicious warm or at room temperature and pairs perfectly with a cup of coffee.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
