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Honey Bun Cake-so much better than the snack it’s named after!

Honey Bun Cake-so much better than the snack it's named after!

I hate it when hubby goes away on business. I just don’t sleep well without him snoring (loudly, like a freight train) next to me. I sleep with the TV on, to drown out his snoring, but when the snoring’s not there, it’s just not right. I even wake up early, so not me.

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!

Honey Bun Cake-so much better than the snack it's named after!

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Honey Bun Cake

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

  1. Blend brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. Stir together cake mix, sour cream, eggs and oil.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. 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.
  6. Let set for five long minutes before cutting and serving.

Notes

recipe source ChocolateChocolateandmore.com

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When I was younger, I was constantly in the kitchen helping my mom bake. It was fun getting to play with the flour and always getting to lick the spoon. I’ve always expressed an interest in baking and now I feel that it’s the right time for me to take over. I am a college student working towards a nursing degree as well as a full-time aunt to the sweetest little kids (they might pop up in some of the posts). I’ve learned most of what I know about baking and cooking from my mom, and I am continuing to self-teach through trial and error, which means plenty of sweets to be eaten. Read more...

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  2. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says

    I’m TOTALLY making this, Joan. Looks incredible! Love me some Honey Buns. And isn’t it weird that despite the loud snoring and general disruptions from the other person, you don’t sleep well when it ISN’T around? Proves you love each other, I think 😉 no wonder he loves you–you make this amazing cake for breakfast!

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  8. Lisa says

    Very sweet of you to make him something yummy for when he got back! When my husband is gone, I sleep with the tv on just because I like the noise. I have a hard time going to seep without it!

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  11. Carla says

    Honey bun cake?! So like, I can have my cinnamon buns for breakfast without kneading and rolling? Woohoo!

    Ps so there’s no honey? I know it’s after the snack cake, but that’s kinda odd?

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  19. Diane says

    Very good! Was on my pinterest board and decided to make this. Went onto facebook and you had it there too! Hubby said I could make this one again. Thank you.

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  20. Del Floyd says

    Joan, I don’t know what we did until you started sharing your recipes with us. This honey bun cake is the bomb. Your family is so lucky to have such a good cook, O what I would give to be your little dog to get scraps but O my goodness dogs cant eat Chocolate!!! I may have to rethink this one, LOL…

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    • Joan Hayes says

      Del, you are so sweet! Next time I make something like this, I’ll have to put the word out and you can stop by for a bite and some coffee! I’m always looking for new taste-testers!

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