Best 7 Honey Bun Cake I Recipes

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Honey bun cakes are a decadent and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Made with layers of soft, fluffy honey buns, a sweet and creamy filling, and a generous drizzle of honey glaze, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this article will guide you through the process of creating a mouth-watering honey bun cake that will impress your friends and family. From gathering the necessary ingredients to assembling the cake and perfecting the glaze, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to make a honey bun cake that is both beautiful and delicious. So, grab your apron and let's get baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA'S HONEY BUN CAKE



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Sooo bad for you, but tastes sooo good. My family loves this cake; it tastes just like a honey bun.

Provided by Drea

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Poke Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 cup brown sugar
3 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups confectioners' sugar
¾ cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and oil in a bowl. Beat with an electric mixer for 3 minutes. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over batter in the pan. Carefully pour the remainder of the batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla together in a bowl. Poke holes in the hot cake with a fork and pour sugar mixture over the top of the cake. Let cake cool completely before serving, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.9 g, Cholesterol 54.4 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 50.1 g

HONEY BUN CAKE I



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This cake tastes just like the name suggests - like a honey bun. It has been served to hundreds of people and everyone has said how much they liked it. It is a sweet cake and not for those that are watching their weight. Tastes wonderful if served with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Jennifer Walker

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Yellow Cake

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream. Stir by hand approximately 50 strokes, or until most large lumps are gone. Pour half of the batter into an ungreased 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over the batter in the cake pan. Spoon the other half of the batter into the cake pan, covering the brown sugar and cinnamon. Twirl the cake with a butter knife or icing knife until it looks like a honey bun (or whatever design you want to make).
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Frost cake while it is still fairly hot. Serve warm.
  • To Make the frosting: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 161.1 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

HONEY BUN GLAZED CAKE



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I found this recipe in an old church cookbook and made my own variations.I make it for my family of "honey bunnies"!!!!

Provided by crawfish pie

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 2 8 INCH CAKES

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package white cake mix
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (your choice)
1/2 cup sugar
4 eggs
3/4 cup oil
8 ounces sour cream
3/4 cup brown sugar
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon milk

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine cake mix,nuts,sugar,eggs, oil and sour cream.
  • In a separate bowl mix brown sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Pour cake batter into TWO 8x8x2 inch square pan.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over batter and swirl with knife.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
  • While cake is baking, mix the powdered sugar, butter and milk. [You may need to add more milk; it should be the consistiency of a thin paste.].
  • When cake is done, poke holes in the top with a fork and pour powdered sugar mixture over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3256.9, Fat 176.4, SaturatedFat 47.7, Cholesterol 500.5, Sodium 2260.1, Carbohydrate 402.1, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 304.8, Protein 29.8

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

HONEY BUN CAKE



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Whether you enjoy it with milk for breakfast or a cup of coffee for dessert, you'll fall in love with this cozy, cinnamon-spiced Bundt cake.

Provided by Anna Theoktisto

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Baking spray with flour
1 (15.25-oz.) pkg. yellow cake mix
¾ cup canola oil
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 ½ cups powdered sugar (about 10 oz.)
3 - 4 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10- to 15-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until well combined, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  • Spoon half of the batter into prepared Bundt pan. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over cake batter about 1/4-inch from edges; top with remaining batter. Use a knife to swirl brown sugar layer into batter.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack, and cool 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan, and cool completely on a wire rack, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of the milk, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth, adding up to 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cake.

HONEY BUN CAKE



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"I take along recipe cards to hand out when I bring this moist, fluffy cake to school socials," writes Kathy Mayo from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. "It always goes quickly."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow or white cake mix (regular size)
4 large egg whites
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, egg whites, sour cream and applesauce. Beat on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter. Cover with remaining batter; cut through with a knife to swirl. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth; drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HONEY BUN CAKE



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Great breakfast as a breakfast or dessert. Try it when you have visitors and you want something with your coffee.

Provided by Melanie G.

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2/3 cup pecan pieces (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix well cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, sour cream.
  • In a separate bowl combine sugar, cinnamon (and pecans if used).
  • Spray 13x9 pan with Pam spray.
  • Pour 1/2 of batter into pan.
  • Sprinkle sugar mixture on the batter already in pan.
  • Pour rest of batter on top of batter and sugar that are in pan.
  • Swirl a knife thru the batter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
  • While cake is warm top with a glaze (mixture of powdered sugar, milk and vanilla).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 48.3, Sodium 191.1, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 22.3, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade honey bun frosting.
  • Decorate the cake with additional honey buns, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Honey bun cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and fluffy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give honey bun cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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