Indulge in the moist and flavorful Honey Bun Cake that will satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. This easy-to-make cake features a cinnamon-infused batter, a delightfully gooey swirl of brown sugar and pecans, and a sweet honey glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade cake will have everyone coming back for seconds. Prepare to enjoy a slice of pure heaven!
Ingredients
- 1 box of yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it carefully to cover the brown sugar layer.
- Using a knife or a toothpick, gently swirl the batter to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, heat the honey over low heat until warm.
- Once the cake is out of the oven, poke several holes in the top using a toothpick or a fork.
- Drizzle the warm honey over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve, enjoying every bite of this irresistible honey bun cake.
Interesting Facts
Honey bun cakes are inspired by the popular honey buns often sold in convenience stores.
The use of sour cream in the cake batter adds an extra richness and moisture to the final result.
This cake is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You can customize the cake by adding raisins, chocolate chips, or shredded coconut to the batter.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.