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Honey Bun Cake

A delightful mix of sweet and spiced, this Honey Bun Cake captures the warm aroma of cinnamon and honey, making it an ideal dessert for gatherings or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and vegetable oil. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well blended.
  4. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and half of the chopped pecans over it.
  6. Spread the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon layer, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture and pecans on top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  9. While the cake cools, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

Serve warm for a delightful dessert. Store leftovers in an airtight container.