Description
At its heart, a Honey Bun Cake recipe is a clever and delicious hack that uses a standard box of yellow cake mix as a base, but elevates it with rich, tangy additions like sour cream and fresh eggs. The result is a texture that is far superior to your average boxed cake—it becomes velvety, moist, and slightly reminiscent of a pound cake. The defining characteristic of this dish is the ribbon of cinnamon and brown sugar that runs through the center, mimicking the filling of a traditional honey bun pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking pan.
- Mix cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and oil until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the pan.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over batter.
- Add remaining batter on top and swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Mix glaze ingredients and pour over warm cake.
- Let it soak and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Best served warm or at room temperature, with coffee, tea, or a glass of milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
Keywords: homemade cinnamon swirl cake, glazed honey bun dessert, sour cream coffee cake, easy cinnamon bun cake