Honey Bun Cake
This easy Honey Bun Cake starts with a boxed cake mix, features a rich brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, and is finished with a classic sweet glaze.
Servings 18 servings
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 tablespoons butter for greasing pan
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 15.25 ounces yellow boxed cake mix
- ¾ cup canola oil
- 4 eggs room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Generously butter a 9 x 13 pan or glass baking dish and set aside.2 tablespoons butter for greasing pan
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.1 cup light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, canola oil, eggs, and sour cream. Whisk or beat with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.15.25 ounces yellow boxed cake mix, ¾ cup canola oil, 4 eggs, 1 cup sour cream
- Spread half the batter in the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the batter. Top with remaining cake batter. Use a knife to make swirls through the cake batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a tester inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Blend until well mixed. While cake is still warm (but not hot), spread the glaze evenly over the top. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.2 cups powdered sugar, ¼ cup milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Notes
- When measuring the brown sugar, be sure to pack it firmly into the measuring cup to get an accurate amount.
- Store the cake in a covered container at room temperature. It will keep for 2-3 days. To reheat, cut individual servings and warm in the microwave for a few seconds.
- This cake can also be frozen, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap followed by a layer of aluminum foil, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before rewarming in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 178IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
