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Honey Bun Cake (No Cake Mix!)
4.9 from 39 votes

Honey Bun Cake (No Cake Mix!)

Honey Bun Cake tastes like the classic yellow honey bun cake with brown sugar filling, topped with rich icing made famous by Betty Crocker!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 454 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Yellow Cake:
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolk
Brown Sugar Pecan Filling:
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/3 cup pecans , chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
Vanilla Icing:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk whole
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with baking spray.
  2. In your stand mixer, mix the softened butter, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla and eggs and egg yolks until fully combined and lightened then add in the flour, sugar, and baking powder on low speed.
  3. Pour 1/2 of the batter in the bottom of the baking pan and spread.
  4. In a small bowl mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans and sprinkle over the cake batter in the baking pan.
  5. Add in the remaining half of the batter carefully and bake for 45 minutes until the top is just golden brown.
  6. Combine the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla, poke the cake with a fork 10-15 times and and pour over the cake then let cool completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 36mg (2%) Potassium 207mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 63g (126%) Vitamin A 210IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Calories 454kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 36mg 2%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 63g 126%
Vitamin A 210IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 101mg 10%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.