Honey Bun Cake Recipe

A soft and buttery Honey Bun Cake recipe with a spiced sugar filling and a shiny glaze. This classic is EASY to make in under an hour!

5 from 10 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: honey bun cake

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 452kcal

Pre-heat oven to 350F and line a 9 x 13 inches baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl add the yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil and sour cream. Mix everything with a whisk until combined.
Separately, in a small bowl combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
Pour half of the cake batter into the baking dish, leveling it with a spatula.
Sprinkle the sugar mixture on top, covering the cake batter evenly.
Add ¼ cup warm milk into the remaining batter and mix well. This thins out the batter and makes it easier to pour.
Pour the remaining cake batter over the sugar. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, covering the sugar entirely.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden-brown in color.

Prepare the icing a few minutes before removing the cake from the oven. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and honey.
Mix the ingredients well into a smooth, lump-free paste.
Pour the icing over the hot cake as soon as it’s removed from the oven. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
Let cool down for 20-30 minutes, cut into single servings and enjoy!
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* Choose a flavorless vegetable oil like canola or sunflower.