Honey Bun Cake from Scratch

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
4. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. In a medium saucepan, melt the 1/2 cup butter. Stir in the honey, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Pour over the prepared cake, and spread evenly.
7. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
8. Allow cake to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The honey bun cake is a classic American dessert.
• This cake is also known as a caramel apple cake.
• You can also make the cake in a 9x9 inch pan for a thicker cake.