Honey Bun Cake is a super easy cinnamon swirl cake that is so moist and tasty. If you love the taste of cinnamon rolls, you will be crazy for this Honey Bun Cake recipe.

Honey Bun Cake

Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

This is a doctored cake mix recipe topped with an easy glaze. A box of cake mix is easily transformed into a moist and delicious cake that tastes like homemade. Such an easy short-cut for a foolproof dessert that everyone will rave about. It’s fantastically sweet and can be eaten as dessert or with a cup of coffee for breakfast or a snack.

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Murielle says- “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐This is pure heaven. As well easy to make. Everyone at my work breakfast meeting enjoyed.
Not a crumb remained!”

This Honey Bun Cake Recipe is so simple, but so good. It is sure to become a family favorite.

Be sure to also try this Honey Bun Bundt Cake. It is equally delicious.

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How To Make

(Full recipe instructions below.)

  1. Mix together the batter.
    Cake Batter
  2. Spread half the batter in a 9×13-inch pan.
    Bottom layer of batter.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture over batter.
    Cinnamon sugar mixture
  4. Cover with remaining batter and run a knife through the batter to swirl it together.
    Top layer of batter.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
    Baked Cake without glaze.
  6. Whisk together glaze ingredients and pour over hot cake.
    Glaze being poured on cake.
Honey Bun Cake

Tips For Making Honey Bun Cake

Do not add the ingredients on the box of cake mix or follow the directions on the box. You are just going to use the dry cake mix to add to this recipe.

No mixer needed. Just a large bowl and a whisk. Got to love that.

Be sure not to overcook the cake. Use the toothpick test. A toothpick inserted in the middle should come out clean or with a few crumbs attached.

Storage

This cake is so moist it will keep for at least 4 to 5 days. Just be sure to cover it well so that it will not dry out.

Try warming leftovers in the microwave for a few seconds and serve with a glass of warm milk. Delish!

This tried and true recipe is sure to be a family favorite!

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4.94 from 95 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 20
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Honey Bun Cake is a super easy cinnamon swirl cake that is so moist and tasty. If you love the taste of cinnamon rolls, you will be crazy for this Honey Bun Cake.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25-ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream until smooth.
  • Pour half of cake batter into prepared pan and smooth it out.
  • Stir together brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of cake batter.
  • Cover with remaining cake batter, spreading it evenly. Run a knife in a swirling pattern through the cake batter. 
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.  Pour over hot cake. Let cake cool 20 minutes before cutting.

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Notes

For this recipe, you are using the dry cake mix only. Do not use the ingredients on the box of cake mix or follow the directions for the cake mix.
Cake will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. Warm in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published March 25, 2019.

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132 Comments

  1. Tina Massey says:

    I made this cake for the first time last year and my family love it everytime we have a family gathering they ask me to make 2 cakes that how delicious It is Thanks for sharing the recipe ❤️

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  2. Murielle says:

    This is pure heaven. As well easy to make. Everyone at my work breakfast meeting enjoyed.
    Not a crumb remained!

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  3. Melinda says:

    Delicious and easy!

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  4. E Stacy says:

    This Honey Bun Cake was super easy to make… can’t wait to try it out on family…I think they’ll love it

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  5. Shelia says:

    Vantastic

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  6. Diane says:

    This cake is easy and tastes like a slice of heaven…..Cinnabon in a cake…..I love to warm mine up with butter……so yummy.

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  7. Patricia says:

    My family fell in love with this cake. Turns out perfect every time. I cut the cake while still warm then poor on the icing. It seeps between the cuts for a moist sweet treat.

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  8. Mindy says:

    This is SO good and SO easy. It tastes much more complicated than it is. . Rave reviews by everyone.

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  9. Tricia says:

    We LOVE this cake,it is seriously sooo good! Give it a try.

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  10. JaMia says:

    This cake is a quick easy recipe that taste like it took a whole lot of effort!

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