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A close-up of a sliced piece of frosted honey bun cake on a white plate, highlighting its moist texture and thick creamy icing, perfect as a dessert.

Honey Bun Cake

Robin Donovan
This honey bun cake recipe transforms a simple yellow cake mix into a moist, sweet delight swirled with cinnamon and topped with a smooth honey glaze. It's perfect for those who love the comforting flavors of a classic honey bun in a more decadent form.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 542 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup oil
  • 1 15.25-ounce box vanilla or yellow cake mix
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

For the glaze

  • 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add the oil and eggs to the cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  • Add the cake mix and beat to incorporate.
  • In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Add half the cake batter to the prepared baking dish. Top with the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, spreading it evenly over the top of the batter. Add dollops of the remaining batter and smooth as much as you can.
  • Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.

To make the glaze

  • Stir together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Pour the glaze evenly over the cooked cake and let set.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 401mgPotassium: 96mgFiber: 1gSugar: 58gVitamin A: 480IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 139mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Honey Bun Cake
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