Every time I whip this up, the whole house smells amazing. Friends and family can’t get enough of it!
Honey Bun Cake captures the flavors of everyone’s favorite pastry in a moist and delightful cake. This recipe combines a simple cake batter with a gooey cinnamon sugar layer and a sweet honey drizzle, all topped with a luscious vanilla glaze.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Yellow cake mix | 1 box |
| Vegetable oil | 3/4 cup |
| Large eggs | 4 |
| Sour cream | 1 cup |
| Packed brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tablespoon |
| Honey | 1/2 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 2 cups |
| Milk | 1/4 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter in the pan.
- Drizzle the honey over the brown sugar and cinnamon layer.
- Gently pour the remaining batter over the top, spreading it to cover the brown sugar and honey layer.
- Use a knife to swirl the batter slightly, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the top and allow it to set before serving.
