Honey Bun Cake
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Honey Bun Cake
Description
The Honey Bun Cake recipe uses a boxed yellow cake mix combined with eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream to produce a batter that bakes into a moist and tender cake. The addition of sour cream adds a slight tang and richness to the texture. Half the batter is spread into the pan, then topped with a mixture of cinnamon and light brown sugar which is swirled deeply into the remaining batter, creating a marbled cinnamon sugar effect through the middle of the cake.
Baking at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs ensures a soft, yielding crumb with golden edges. Once cooled slightly, a glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla is poured over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in and add a sweet finishing layer. This glaze adds moisture and complements the cinnamon sugar swirl.
This cake can be served as a sweet snack or dessert. The cinnamon swirl adds a familiar flavor often linked with honey buns, making it suitable for those who enjoy this type of flavor profile. It pairs well with coffee or tea.
The notes advise swirling the cinnamon sugar mixture generously for an even flavor and attractive marble. The glaze should be spread while the cake is warm for better soaking without damaging the surface. Adjust glaze thickness with additional milk by the teaspoon to reach a spreadable consistency that isn’t runny.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25-ounce/432g) box yellow cake mix
- 3 large egg
- ¾ cup vegetable oil (180ml)
- 1 cup sour cream (240g)
- 1 cup light brown sugar 220g, packed
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 4 teaspoons milk whole
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, oil, and sour cream until smooth.
- In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon until combined.
- Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar mixture, and top with the remaining batter. Using the tip of a knife, swirl the batter generously.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and the edges are golden brown. Let cool in the pan for a few minutes.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the warm cake, and let cool completely.
Notes
- Swirl the cinnamon sugar mixture thoroughly into the batter to achieve an even marble effect throughout the cake.
- Apply the vanilla glaze while the cake is still warm so it spreads easily and absorbs slightly.
- Thin the glaze by adding milk one teaspoon at a time until it spreads well but is not too runny.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 447 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 192IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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