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.
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.
How To Make
(Full recipe instructions below.)
- Mix together the batter.
- Spread half the batter in a 9×13-inch pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture over batter.
- Cover with remaining batter and run a knife through the batter to swirl it together.
- Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and pour over hot 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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Honey Bun Cake
Equipment
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published March 25, 2019.
my cake fell in the middle and gooey in center. only corner pieces were edible. rest gooey.
I love honey bun cakes. Been making this for several year now. Have several friends who request it when we have big dinner get togethers. The recipe I use is the same as this one, but the only thing I do different is I add 1/4 to 1/2 cup honey to the batter. This cake has become a family favorite.
Easy and good
This is AMAZING!! 👍 My family loved this & it was so easy to make. I didn’t change anything, I made it exactly the same way the recipe is written. If you haven’t made this before, then you need to try it. We have 5 grown boys & they all have families of their own. I have already received a request from our wonderful Grandson. He thinks that this should be made for our Christmas morning brunch. I suppose I can’t let him down, right? When everyone was finished eating they all agree that they want this dessert to become part of our Christmas tradition! Thanks! 🌻
This was a quick and easy recipe. Very moist & tasty. At first I thought the amount of icing was going to be too much. But after it soaked in the cake, it was the perfect amount. The only thing I did differently was I added a half cup of toasted chopped pecans to the cinnamon & sugar mixture, Which in my opinion elevated the taste of the cake. The next time I make this I will also add a touch more cinnamon. The recipes amount was good, but I just like a bit more. Thanks for sharing your recipe! 😊
Whoops, next time I won’t immediately jump to the comments and then to the recipe. Just read all and see it says to use a spoon….smile.
Do you use an electric mixer or just a wooden spoon? Wanting to try it! Thanks 😊
So incredibly moist and perfect! It’s my favorite version of this cake.
I made this for my husbands birthday, he fell in love with it! Go to cake from now on
I’m wondering if the oven temp is supposed to be 350? This has already baked an extra 20 minutes and it’s not done.
I make this cake all the time and I go by the tooth pick not the length of time, but it’s definitely 325°