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5.0 from 24 votes

Honey Bun Cake

A cozy and comforting cake with nostalgic flavors! This honey bun cake looks impressive, but comes together easily. Serve it for breakfast, dessert, or snack.

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter melted (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/3 cup whole milk room temperature
For the brown sugar mixture:
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
For the glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with baking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs, butter, sour cream, and milk. Stir until most of the large clumps disappear. The batter will be thick but spreadable.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the prepare pan and smooth it out.
  4. Stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the cake batter. Cover with the remaining cake batter, spreading evenly.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Pour over the warm cake and evenly smooth it out. Let it cool before cutting.