Ep. 456: Honey Bun Cake | How To Make Honey Bun Cake | Bake With Me 🍯🍰

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

yellow cake mix

🥗Healthier: homemade cake batter

💰Cheaper: vanilla cake mix

Homemade batter can be healthier and cheaper.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Maple syrup can be more affordable.

Make the brown sugar filling by combining 1 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl and stir until well incorporated.

Set the brown sugar filling aside.

In a large bowl, add 1 package of butter golden cake mix.

To the cake mix, add 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 3/4 cup canola oil, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, and 4 extra large eggs at room temperature.

Whisk the mixture until well incorporated.

Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish.

Sprinkle the brown sugar cinnamon mixture evenly on top of the batter.

Pour the remaining cake batter on top of the brown sugar mixture and spread evenly with a spatula or butter knife.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.

While the cake is still warm, drizzle the glaze made from 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, stirring until well incorporated.

Let the cake cool for a few minutes before cutting a slice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens