This recipe combines the warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar with the sweet goodness of honey, creating a delectable cake that will remind you of your childhood. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this cake is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, and sour cream. Mix well until smooth.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cake batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the brown sugar mixture and spread evenly.
- Drizzle honey over the top of the cake batter.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make a glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Honey bun cake gets its name from the delicious honey glaze that is drizzled over the top of the cake, giving it a sweet and sticky finish.
This cake can be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.