Best 5 Cinnamon Honeybun Cake Recipes

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With its iconic swirl of cinnamon and honey filling baked into a tender, fluffy cake, cinnamon honeybun cake is a delectable treat that can brighten up any occasion. This classic recipe has been passed down through generations, and there are countless variations to choose from. Whether you prefer a simple, straightforward cake or one with a decadent glaze or cream cheese frosting, there's a cinnamon honeybun cake recipe out there that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

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CINNAMON-SUGAR HONEY BUN CAKE



Cinnamon-Sugar Honey Bun Cake image

Make and share this Cinnamon-Sugar Honey Bun Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mj Sergent

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
2 cups powdered sugar
3 -4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Mix cake ingredients together.
  • Pour half of batter into a 13- by 9- by 2-inch cake pan (A glass pan is best,if possible).
  • Sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture over the cake.
  • Add remaining batter and top with last of cinnamon mix.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, make the frosting by combining ingredients listed above.
  • When cake is ready, remove from oven and pour frosting ingredients over hot cake Allow cake to cool before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565, Fat 26.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 84.2, Sodium 377.6, Carbohydrate 77.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 60.9, Protein 5.3

CINNAMON HONEYBUN CAKE



Cinnamon Honeybun Cake image

This delicious cake tastes just like a cinnamony honeybun!

Provided by LKWEHRUNG922

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Poke Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup buttermilk
4 eggs
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the cake mix, buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vegetable oil until thoroughly combined. In a separate bowl, stir the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, and spoon the cinnamon sugar onto the batter in several places. Using the spoon, gently swirl the cinnamon sugar into the cake batter, leaving streaks and ribbons of sugar mixture (do not overmix).
  • Bake cake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove cake from oven, and punch holes all over the cake with a table knife.
  • Whisk milk, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl to form a smooth, runny icing; pour the icing all over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Allow cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.5 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 64.9 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 392 mg, Sugar 67.7 g

MICHELLE'S HONEYBUN CAKE



Michelle's Honeybun Cake image

If you love honeybuns, then you'll love this cake. It's literally a giant honeybun.

Provided by M.B.P

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
¾ cup vegetable oil
½ cup water
1 cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and water to make a smooth batter. In a separate bowl, stir together the brown sugar with cinnamon. Pour half the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, and sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon mixture, and gently swirl the batter a few times with a table knife.
  • Bake the cake in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Stir the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl to make a smooth, runny icing. Pour the icing over the cake while it's still hot; allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.3 g, Cholesterol 53.7 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 43 g

DELICIOUS AND MOIST HONEY BUN CAKE CINNAMON FLOP



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This cake is divine! It taste like a mixture of a moist honey bun and a moist cinnamon strudel. I can't say enough about this cake. My brother (who has never asked for any recipe) tried it and said he wanted the recipe. It was delicious! Simple, quick and easy ingredients. You have to give it a try!

Provided by lovin2cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box instant vanilla pudding
4 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 1/2 tblespoons milk

Steps:

  • Mix the toppings first. That's brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon. Sit aside.
  • For the cake, combine cake mix, pudding, eggs, oil, water and sour cream. Mix well.
  • Grease 9x13" dish.
  • Spread half the cake batter into pan. Sprinkle half the toppings on top. Take a butter knife and make a few gentle swirls into the cake. Don't mix too much or it will blend.
  • Layer the remaining cake mix on top.
  • Follow with remaining topping.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
  • While baking, prepare glaze. Mix conf sugar and milk well.
  • Pour glaze over cake while hot.
  • Allow to cool partially. I love it most when it's warm.

HONEY BUN CAKE



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Wondering how to make a Honey Bun Cake? You may be surprised to learn that there's actually no honey in this recipe. Named for the cake's cinnamon-roll-like flavor, our delicious Honey Bun Cake recipe brings a whole lot of flavor with brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans baked into Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix. Don't forget the vanilla glaze! This one's from Betty's Soul Food Collection.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 container (8 oz) sour cream (1 cup)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease and lightly flour 13x9-inch pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Spread half of the batter in pan.
  • In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Carefully spread remaining batter evenly over pecan mixture.
  • Bake 44 to 48 minutes or until deep golden brown. In another small bowl, stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until thin enough to spread. Prick surface of warm cake several times with fork. Spread powdered sugar mixture over cake. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 48 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.

Conclusion:

The cinnamon honeybun cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, sweet and cinnamon-y flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cinnamon honeybun cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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