Description
Bake the ultimate Honey Bun Cake with rich cinnamon‑sugar swirl and sweet glaze. Easy, step‑by‑step recipe for a moist, irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the Cake Batter
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, sour cream, and oil. Mix until smooth (about 2 minutes).
3. Layer & Swirl
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and spread gently.
- Use a knife to swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
4. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
5. Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the warm cake and spread evenly.
Notes
- Extra Cinnamon Swirl: Double the brown sugar–cinnamon mix for an intense ribbon
- Add Nuts: Sprinkle in chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
- Spiced Version: Add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon swirl
- Make Ahead: Keeps well for 3–4 days at room temp or freezes beautifully
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: cinnamon swirl cake, glazed coffee cake, sweet yeast cake, moist bundt cake, homemade honey cake