Honey Bun Cake-so much better than the snack it’s named after!
Hubby came back from a trip yesterday. I slept well last night. I didn’t wake up until he brought me my coffee in bed. Yes I’m spoiled.
So I wanted to make him something special for breakfast. Hubby loves Honey Buns, you know those buns, wrapped in plastic, with a shelf life of a million years. Kids go nuts for them too.
This cake is perfect. I’ve made it many times. I originally found it over at The Country Cook. I’ve tried changing up the recipe but honestly, when it’s right, it’s right. I will say you can substitute plain yogurt for the sour cream, I’ve done that and it’s just as good. And it does make it a bit healthier for you.
Oh and while you’re over visiting with Brandie, check out her Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole. I’ve made that one too and everyone loved it!
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Honey Bun Cake
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
for Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5-6 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Stir together cake mix, sour cream, eggs and oil.
- I just whisked it all together, lumps are fine. Spoon half of your batter into a greased or sprayed 9 x 13 pan (or something close) Spread to the edges. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over top, it'll seem like a lot but use it all.
- Spoon remaining batter over top, try to cover top evenly but don't try to spread it. Using a knife, swirl batter, just run the knife in a zig-zag.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cake is baking, mix up your glaze. Combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Once cake is done, remove from oven and drizzle glaze over top.
- Let set for five long minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com
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ShebaBarb says
Those who snore more then likely have sleep apnea. They need to have a sleep study and get diagnosed properly and then get a CPap machine which will help the one with it as well as the one who is affected by it. I have a CPap and it has worked wonders for me. On the other hand I will be making this cake for a Women’s Gathering.
Amanda A says
I just made this cake as an afterschool treat from my 5 year old! It was so simple to throw together & the taste…… Yummy!!!!! Will me making again!
Thanks for sharing!
stacey says
Where you say 1 box yellow cake mix I’m guessing a basic sponge mix will do the job?
Joan Hayes says
Yes, that will work just fine.
Liliani Akiang says
Hi…thank you for sharing recipe…looks so yummy 😉
I’m from Bandung Indonesia,
can you tell me how to make this bun cake without using yellow cake mix / sponge mix. Is it possible to change it with flour?..and hows to make it right? Thank you …
Joan Hayes says
If you don’t have access to boxed cake mix, you can make your own cake mix. I Am Baker has a great one here for Yellow Cake Mix
https://iambaker.net/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/
Rick Dailey says
I made this cake last night..everybody loved it!!!
Joan Hayes says
I’m so glad, it’s one of our favorites!
Holly says
This looks so good! I’d love to make this but there are no boxed cake mixes where I live, do you have a scratch yellow cake recipe that you recommend to use with this?
Joan Hayes says
This Cake mix recipe from I Am Baker will work perfectly for this recipe https://iambaker.net/homemade-yellow-cake-mix/
Shilpa says
Looks yummy, I am a vegetarian.Would you suggest a replacement for eggs?
Brooke says
I just made this for my daughter an after school snack but there was a rather large piece I could not fit on the cake plate so I am forced to eat it. lol This is an amazing cake! Thank you!!
Debbie says
Going to try this , replacing half the oil with applesauce to cut down on fat 🙂 Love honeybuns!
Ahorsesoul says
Made this yesterday after a friend posted a link on FB. It is wonderful! We are a gluten free family so I used two boxes of Betty Crocker Gluten free cake mix. I will be making it again for my family and friends.
Kin says
How much is 1 box of yellow cake mix?
I have 340g vanilla or butter flavoured cake mix.
Can I use either one cake mix for this recipe and do I need to change anything?
Thank you.