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.
It was 4AM, pouring rain and 40° – I really, REALLY wanted to make this Honeybun cake for breakfast! But no sour cream and I was not about to drive to town. Could I substitute anything for the 1-cup of sour cream???
Regular yogurt or Greek yogurt should work just fine.
I’ve made this twice in two weeks, it is so good. I used a French vanilla cake mix, and a little bit of honey and butter in the glaze.
This was a really good recipe and also easy to make. I colored the icing to incorporate Mardi Gra colors. It was simply delicious 🤤
I had made this recipe for my quilting guild and they all raved about it.
Made this last night for my co-workers……it was so easy. It’s amazing how moist the cake is and my co-workers ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ it!!!! Will be making this again for work and family. Thank you very much
I made this cake and it was delicious. My family loved it. I will be making it again to feed the homeless.
Huge hit with family and work friends!!!! They rave over this cake!!! And I love that it’s super easy!!!! Baking two for our Mothers day bake sale at Church tomorrow 🥰
I made this dessert for Christmas and the family loved it. There was not a crumb left and I did not get a slice…Lol. Making it today just me and my husband. Great recipe and not too sweet.
It is easy to make and absolutely delicious. A quick recipe that your guess will rave about. Very moist.
Turned out amazing. My lil sister wanted to try it so bad so I did. No regrets!!
Amazing