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.

Honey Bun Cake

Doctored Cake Mix Recipe

This is a doctored cake mix recipe topped with an easy glaze. It’s fantastically sweet and can be eaten as dessert or with a cup of coffee for breakfast or a snack.

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

How To Make

(Full recipe instructions below.)

  1. Mix together the batter.
  2. Spread half the batter in a 9×13-inch pan.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar/cinnamon mixture over batter.
  4. Cover with remaining batter and run a knife through the batter to swirl it together.
  5. Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
  6. Whisk together glaze ingredients and pour over hot cake.
Honey Bun Cake

Tips For Making Honey Bun Cake

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.

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

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!

Honey Bun Cake

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Honey Bun Cake

4.94 from 92 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 20
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.

Notes

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: 269kcal

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

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129 Comments

  1. Janetta Anderson says:

    Very moist!!! Family absolutely Loves!!!!

  2. Debra L says:

    Amazing! Very moist and tasty

  3. Jay Carter says:

    looks delicious though I will note how this “honey bun cake” actually doesn’t have any honey in it lol

  4. Angel Foley says:

    I made this recipe and added pecans to the brown sugar cinnamon and it was amazing. A crowd pleaser that Iโ€™ll surely make again.

  5. Robin says:

    Very easy to make and the family loves it!! Never any left over!

  6. Cookie says:

    Love to bake it and love to eat it.

  7. Jo Ann says:

    Itโ€™s easy to make,everyone loves it and itโ€™s a great cake for Thanksgiving.

  8. Brenda says:

    This cake is not only easy, but a crowd pleaser! Recipe says cake will keep in refrigerator for 5 days, but it’s usually gone before the end of the day when I make it! With Thanksgiving & Christmas coming this is a great Cake to have for family get togethers/parties! 5 Stars easy! ๐Ÿ˜

  9. Diane says:

    Very easy. Very good!

    1. Essie Bankhead says:

      This is the Best honey bun cake I’ve ever made..Soo moist and delicious .๐Ÿ˜‹

  10. Carrie says:

    Delicious but takes way longer to get done than the directions say. Had to cook an extra 25 minutes convered after the initial cooking time.

    1. Lola says:

      Adjust the oven temp…