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Honey Bun Cake with Cake Mix

KMarie
Soft, sweet, and swirled with cinnamon, this easy Honey Bun Cake with cake mix is topped with a warm vanilla glaze
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix I love Betty Crocker
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 tsp cinnamon

Honey Bun Cake Glaze

  • 3 cups powder sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • ¾ cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prep Your Pan

    Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9x13 baking dish.

  • Step 2: Make the Batter

    In a large bowl, mix together:
    Mix until smooth and well combined.

    Cake Mix

    Eggs

    Sour cream (or yogurt)

    Oil

    Vanilla

  • Step 3: Layer the Cake

    Pour half of the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly.
    In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the batter.
    Pour the remaining batter on top and gently spread to cover.

  • Step 4: Swirl the Magic

    Use a knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon filling into the batter. Don’t overmix—you want those beautiful ribbons throughout the cake.

  • Step 5: Bake

    Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Honey Bun Cake Glaze

  • Make the Glaze

    While the cake is baking, whisk together:
    Mix until smooth and pourable.
    Powdered Sugar
    Milk
    Vanilla

    Step 6: Glaze While Hot

    As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, pour the glaze all over the top.
    Let it soak in—that’s what gives it that classic honey bun texture and flavor.

Notes

Tip: Add nuts to the brown sugar filling