Indulge your sweet tooth with the delectable goodness of a Honey Bun Cake.
This delightful treat combines the comforting flavors of cinnamon, honey, and a moist, tender cake.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet ending to any meal, this recipe is a simple yet irresistible addition to your baking repertoire.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream.
Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. Create the Cinnamon Sugar Layer:
In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
This will be the delicious cinnamon sugar layer in the middle of the cake.
4. Layer the Cake:
Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
5. Add the Remaining Batter:
Carefully spread the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon sugar layer, ensuring an even distribution.
6. Swirl the Layers:
Use a knife or a spatula to create a swirling pattern in the batter, incorporating the cinnamon sugar mixture into the cake.
7. Bake to Perfection:
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
8. Prepare the Honey Glaze:
While the cake is baking, whisk together the honey, confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
This will be the luscious honey glaze.
9. Glaze the Warm Cake:
As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, drizzle the honey glaze over the warm cake, spreading it evenly with a spoon.
10. Cool and Serve:
Allow the Honey Bun Cake to cool in the pan for about 15-20 minutes.
Cut into squares and serve either warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, over the cinnamon sugar layer before adding the remaining batter.
If you prefer a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the cake batter.
Conclusion:
This Honey Bun Cake is a nostalgic nod to the classic flavors we all love.
With its swirl of cinnamon sugar and the sweet touch of honey glaze, each bite is a comforting reminder of home-baked goodness.
Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet treat after dinner, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Share the love, and let the sweet aroma of honey and cinnamon fill your kitchen with warmth and joy.