How to Make the Ultimate Honey Bun Cake at Home

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.

Prepare the brown sugar topping by mixing 1 cup light brown sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in a bowl, breaking up lumps as needed.

In a separate bowl, combine 4 eggs, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to blend until well combined.

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Pour half of the cake batter into a baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom.

Sprinkle 2/3 of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the cake batter, creating a swirl pattern.

Add the remaining cake batter on top of the brown sugar mixture and spread it evenly.

Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar mixture on top and swirl it slightly for a honey bun look.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick after 30 minutes.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.

Once the cake is done, pour the glaze over the warm cake.

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