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Honey Bun Cake Recipe

honey bun cake is a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with a moist yellow cake base. Its simple preparation and delicious results make it perfect for gatherings, brunches, or a sweet treat at home. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this cake is sure to please everyone. Enjoy baking and indulging in this classic dessert!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
30 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 54
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 2 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 4 large eggs
  • 4 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 5 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 1 cup brown sugar
  • 7 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the Glaze:
  • 8 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowls
  • 2 Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • 3 Electric Mixer
  • 4 Rubber Spatula
  • 5 9x13-Inch Baking Pan
  • 6 Knife or SkewerKnife or Skewer
  • 7 Cooling Rack
  • 8 Whisk
  • 9 Spoon or Small Spatula

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
    Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
    Make the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
    Prepare the Cinnamon Filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
    Layer the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over it. Pour the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon mixture.
    Swirl: Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter gently.
    Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Make the Glaze: While the cake is baking, mix the powdered sugar with enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency.
    Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is out of the oven and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top.
    Enjoy your delicious Honey Bun Cake!