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Honey Bun Cake

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of honey bun cake, a delightful dessert that combines a soft, cinnamon-infused cake with a sweet glaze.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: honey bun cake, dessert, sweet treat, baking
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared dish, sprinkle with half the cinnamon mixture, then add the remaining batter.
  • Top with the remaining cinnamon mixture and swirl it through the cake with a knife.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Drizzle with a honey glaze made from honey and powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g