Honey Bun Cake Recipe

honey bun cake recipe

Honey Bun Cake

honey bun cake recipe

Wondering how to make a Honey Bun Cake? You may be surprised to learn that there’s actually no honey in this recipe. Named for the cake’s cinnamon-roll-like flavor, our delicious Honey Bun Cake recipe brings a whole lot of flavor with brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans baked into Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix. Don’t forget the vanilla glaze! This one’s from Betty’s Soul Food Collection.

Prep: 15min

Total: 2h5min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 480 , Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4 , Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, servingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 48 g, Trans Fat 1 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instruction:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and lightly flour 13×9-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread half of the batter in pan.
  3. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Carefully spread remaining batter evenly over pecan mixture.
  4. Bake 44 to 48 minutes or until deep golden brown. In another small bowl, stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until thin enough to spread. Prick surface of warm cake several times with fork. Spread powdered sugar mixture over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store covered.

Honey Bun Cake

honey bun cake recipe

Honey Bun Cake is a super easy cinnamon swirl cake that is so moist and tasty. If you love the taste of cinnamon rolls, you will be crazy for this Honey Bun Cake.

Prep: 10min

Total: 40min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 269 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Pour half of cake batter into prepared pan and smooth it out.
  4. Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of cake batter.
  5. Cover with remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly. Run a knife in a swirling pattern through the cake batter.
  6. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Pour over hot cake. Let cake cool 20 minutes before cutting.

Easy Honeybun Cake

FAQ

What is honey bun cake made of?

A honeybun cake is basically a yellow cake with gooey brown sugar cinnamon swirl layers. It is finished off by pouring on a vanilla glaze as soon as it comes out of the oven. It’s reminiscent of a honey bun (or cinnamon roll) in flavor so that’s where it gets the name.

What is Louisiana Crunch cake?

Louisiana crunch cake is a sweet and slightly tangy cake that is a true southern staple. This moist yellow cake features a nutty top that contrasts with the coconut and vanilla extracts inside. It’s finished with a light sugar glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness.

Who makes the best honey buns?

Mrs. Freshley’s® honey buns just may be the most award-winning honey buns in America. We certainly think they’re the most delicious.

What is a sock it to me cake?

Sock it to me cake is a traditional (old school) yellow cake recipe. It originated in the 1970s and used yellow cake, sour cream, extra eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nuts to bring it to the next level. The cake gets its name from the once popular phrase, “Sock it to me!”

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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