If you’re a fan of classic comfort desserts like me then you’re definitely in for a treat with this mouth watering Honey Bun Cake. Even though I don’t eat them too much anymore (wink wink), honey buns were always one of my favorite snacks as a child.
The beloved honey bun did not come alone on this flavor journey, it brought it’s best friend along for the ride- the cinnamon roll. This Honey Bun Cake recipe perfectly embodies the essence of both of these classic snacks. As you take a bite, the cinnamon-sugar swirl throughout the cake provides bursts of warm spice, perfectly balanced by the creamy, buttery notes of the cake. The glaze adds an extra layer of sweetness that just brings it all together.
This Honey Bun Cake is the perfect recipe to impress family and friends. Bring this cake to your next event and watch as everyone is in awe of its deliciousness even though you didn’t break a sweat baking it. I can talk about this delectable dessert all day, but I wont keep your mouth watering any longer. I present to you- the Honey Bun Cake.
Ingredients:
- Flour (2 1/2 cups)
- Baking Soda (1 teaspoon)
- Baking Powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- Corn Starch (2 teaspoons)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- White Sugar (1 cup)
- Sour Cream (1 cup)
- Butter Milk (1 cup)
- 2 Eggs + 2 Egg Yolks
- Vanilla Extract (2 teaspoons)
Cinnamon Sugar Filling
- White Sugar (1 cup)
- Cinnamon (2 tablespoons)
Glaze
- Powdered Sugar (3 cups)
- Milk (4 tablespoons)
- Pinch of Salt
What You’ll Need:
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- 3 Large Mixing Bowls
- Sifter
How to Make Honey Bun Cake:
First mix the wet ingredients, In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
Now for the dry ingredients, In a separate mixing bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, corn starch, salt and white sugar. Sift dry ingredients into wet and mix thoroughly, but be careful not to overmix.
The next step is to prepare the cinnamon-sugar filing. Mix 2 tablespoons of cinnamon and 1 cup of white sugar.
Now we layer the cake. First preheat oven to 350. Pour half of cake batter into greased baking pan then cover with an even layer of cinnamon sugar. Finish with another even layer of remining cake mix then top with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Place in oven to bake for 30 minutes.
While the cake cools prepare glaze. First sift 3 cups of powdered sugar then stir in 4 tablespoons of milk and a pinch of salt. If you prefer a more runny glaze then add another tablespoon or 2 of milk.
Once cake cools, apply glaze and enjoy!
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