Honey Bun Cake

I am so fascinated by the single packages of Honey Buns that I can buy uptown. I also know that it would be much cheaper and budget friendly for me to make my own Honey Buns. So I did. I made it in the form of a cake and man did I ever impress myself!

My Honey Bun Cake tastes just like those that I can buy…at least when they are fresh. I am sure you understand that those packaged Honey Buns do not stay fresh as long as we would like.

However, when you make this Honey Bun Cake in the comfort of your own home, it will definitely be fresh. You could eat it right out of the oven, or try to wait for a short time to not burn your mouth.

This recipe is the perfect one for this Fall. It is delicious, Sweet, and moist.

You can make a glaze that is honey flavored and put it over the top of the still-warm Honey Bun Cake.

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Why is this the perfect Honey Bun Cake recipe?

This cake is loaded with flavor, it is sticky, sweet, and rich in flavor just like what you are accustomed to. When you top it with the Honey Glaze you are boosting that level of goodness.

How should I serve the Honey Bun Cake?

This Honey Bun cake could be a special treat, you could eat it for breakfast or have it as a late-night snack.

What is the Glaze made of?

The glaze is a simple mixture of Vanilla extract, milk, and powdered sugar. It is blended together and then poured over the still-warm Honey Bun Cake.

Are there any variations for the Honey Bun Cake that I can try?

You could add raisins to the batter, chopped nuts or even apple pie filling is a wonderful and flavorful option too!

Ingredients:

• Yellow cake mix
• Milk divided
• Eggs
• Oil
• Sour cream
• Brown Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

How to make Honey Bun Cake:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and milk until smooth.

Adding the cake mix.

Adding the eggs.

Adding the milk.

Adding the oil.

Adding the sour cream.

Step 3. Layer half of the cake batter in the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 4. Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Step 5. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cake batter in the casserole dish.

Step 6. Pour the remaining cake batter into the casserole dish, and swirl to combine the mixture.

Step 7. Bake for 35 minutes or until the cake is cooked through.

Step 8. Let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 9. Mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Adding the milk.

Adding the vanilla.

Step 10. Pour the glaze over the cake and spread it evenly.

Step 11. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Honey Bun Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

This cake is loaded with flavor, it is sticky, sweet and rich in flavor just like what you are accustomed to. When you top it with the Honey Glaze you are boosting that level of goodness.

4.58 from 7 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 Yellow cake mix
• ½ C. Milk divided
• 4 Large eggs
• ⅔ C. Oil
• 8 oz. Sour cream
• 1 C. Brown Sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• 2 C. Powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a mixing bowl, beat together the cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and ¼ cup of milk until smooth.
• Layer half of the cake batter in the bottom of a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.
• Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the cake batter in the casserole dish.
• Pour the remaining cake batter into the casserole dish, and swirl to combine the mixture.
• Bake for 35 minutes or until the cake is cooked through.
• Let cool for 15 minutes.
• Mix together the powdered sugar, ¼ cup milk, and vanilla until smooth.
• Pour the glaze over the cake and spread it evenly.
• Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 477kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g

Author: Laura

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How should I store the Honey Bun Cake?

You should put the Honey Bun Cake in an airtight container. You can leave it on the counter for 3 days. You could also store the Honey Bun Cake in the refrigerator for 1 week.

How do I reheat the Honey Bun Cake?

You can place a serving on a plate, cover it with a paper towel and reheat in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds. You could also cover the pan with aluminum foil and place the Honey Bun Cake in a preheated 350* oven and let it heat for 10 minutes.

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