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A close-up of a square slice of honey bun cake with a golden, moist texture, layers of cinnamon filling, and a glossy vanilla glaze dripping down the sides. The cake is served on a white plate decorated with pink hearts, surrounded by scattered rose petals.

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! 🍰✨
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Calories 452 kcal

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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