If you’re a fan of classic honey buns, then you’ll love this homemade Honey Bun Cake! It combines the rich flavors of butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar with a tender, moist cake that’s topped with a sweet, drizzly icing. Best of all, it’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion—whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or just a treat to share with friends and family.
Ingredients for Honey Bun Cake:
Cake Layer
- 2 sticks room temperature butter
- 1 box butter cake mix (reserve ½ cup for cinnamon layer)
- 4 eggs
- 8 ounces sour cream
Cinnamon Layer
- ½ cup reserved cake mix
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or Cake Batter Flavor by McCormick for a twist!)
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions To Make Honey Bun Cake:
For The Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 13×9-inch cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the cake mix (minus the reserved ½ cup), eggs, and sour cream. Beat for about 2 minutes until well combined.
- Pour half of the batter into the greased cake pan.
Cinnamon Layer:
- In a separate bowl, mix the reserved ½ cup of cake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the first layer of cake batter.
- Top with the remaining cake batter, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Icing:
- While the cake is baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla (or Cake Batter Flavor), and milk until smooth.
- Once the cake is out of the oven and still warm, pour the icing evenly over the top.
- Allow it to soak in for a few minutes before slicing.
Serving Suggestions
This cake is best enjoyed warm, when the icing is slightly melted into the cake, creating a gooey, delicious bite every time. Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or a tall glass of milk for the perfect indulgence.
Final Thoughts
This Honey Bun Cake is sure to become a family favorite! With its rich, buttery texture, layers of cinnamon-sugar goodness, and a simple sweet glaze, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time. Try it out, and don’t forget to share your baking experience in the comments!
Happy baking! 🍰✨
Honey Bun Cake
This Honey Bun Cake is a moist, buttery dessert with layers of cinnamon-sugar and pecans, topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Made with a butter cake mix, sour cream, and eggs, the batter is layered with a cinnamon-sugar filling before baking to perfection. The warm cake is then drizzled with a simple icing for a sweet, gooey finish. Best served warm, this cake is an easy and irresistible treat for any occasion! 🍰✨
Equipment
- Mixing bowls for mixing the cake batter and cinnamon-sugar filling.
- Electric Mixer or Hand Whisk to beat the butter and mix the batter until smooth.
- measuring cups and spoons for accurately measuring ingredients.
- 13 X 9 inch Baking Pan the ideal size for baking this cake.
- Spatula or wooden spoon for mixing and spreading the batter evenly.
- Knife or Offset Spatula to help spread the batter and filling layers.
- Cooling Rack to let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Toothpick or Cake Tester to check for doneness.
- Whisk for mixing the icing until smooth.
- small bowl for preparing the icing.
Ingredients
Cake Layer
- 2 Sticks Room Temperature Butter
- 1 Box Butter Cake Mix Reserve ½ cup of dry mix for Cinnamon layer
- 4 Eggs
- 8 ounce Sour Cream
Cinnamon Layer
- ½ Cup Reserved Cake Mix
- ½ Cup Brown Sugar, Packed
- 3 Teaspoons Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Chopped Pecans
Icing
- 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Sometime I substitute Cake Batter Flavor by McCormick
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
Instructions
For The Cake
- Beat butter until light and fluffy.
- Add cake mix (minus the ½ cup reserved), eggs and sour cream and beat for 2 minutes
- Pour ½ of batter into a greased 13 X 9 greased cake pan.
Cinnamon Layer
- Mix the ½ cup reserved cake mix, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans.
- Pour over cake batter in pan.
- Top with remaining batter and bake at 325° for 45 minutes.
Icing
- Mix powdered sugar, vanilla and milk.
- Pour over cake while hot.
- We like this cake served while still warm,
Notes
The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.67gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 332mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.83gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 646IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
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