Honey Bun Cake

Indulge in the sweet, nostalgic flavors of a classic Honey Bun Cake, a delightful cross between a cinnamon roll and a dessert cake. This tender, moist cake starts with a time-saving yellow cake mix, elevated with creamy sour cream and rich vegetable oil for a decadent texture. A luscious cinnamon-sugar swirl made from light brown sugar and ground cinnamon adds a caramelized burst of spice in every bite, while a velvety glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla drizzled over the warm cake creates a stunning, bakery-style finish. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing treat brings the comforting warmth of a honey bun to your table in just under an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.75 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon to create the filling.

Step 4

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter layer.

Step 6

Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and gently spread it to cover.

Step 7

Using a knife, swirl the batter gently to create a marbled effect with the cinnamon mixture.

Step 8

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 9

While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 10

Once the cake is removed from the oven, allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Then drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake.

Step 11

Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1509.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5545.8

Total Fat 265.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 100.8g
Cholesterol 861.7mg	0%
Sodium 2667.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 808.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 647.5g
Protein 55.6g	0%

Vitamin D 177.0IU	0%
Calcium 1067.5mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1040.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 55.3%