Servings
Font
Back
0 from 66 votes

Honey Bun Cake Recipe

A soft and buttery Honey Bun Cake recipe with a spiced sugar filling and a shiny glaze. This classic is EASY to make in under an hour!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 452 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Honey Bun Cake
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil*
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk , warm
Filling
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Icing
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Honey Bun Cake
    Cup of Yum
  1. Pre-heat oven to 350F and line a 9 x 13 inches baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl add the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil and sour cream. Mix everything with a whisk until combined.
  3. Separately, in a small bowl combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.
  4. Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish, leveling it with a spatula.
  5. Sprinkle the sugar mixture on top, covering the cake batter evenly.
  6. Add ¼ cup warm milk into the remaining batter and mix well. This thins out the batter and makes it easier to pour.
  7. Pour the remaining cake batter over the sugar. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, covering the sugar entirely.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden-brown in color.
Icing
  1. Prepare the icing a few minutes before removing the cake from the oven. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and honey.
  2. Mix the ingredients well into a smooth, lump-free paste.
  3. Pour the icing over the hot cake as soon as it’s removed from the oven. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
  4. Let cool down for 20-30 minutes, cut into single servings and enjoy!
  5. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Notes

  • * Choose a flavorless vegetable oil like canola or sunflower.

Nutrition Information

Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 346mg (14%) Potassium 93mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 201IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452

% Daily Value*

Calories 452kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 66g 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 66mg 22%
Sodium 346mg 14%
Potassium 93mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 201IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

Report Abuse
Login to Continue
Forgot password?
Don't have an account? Register