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Honeybun Cake

Cultural Context

Honeybun Cake is a beloved American dessert, often enjoyed at family gatherings and potlucks. Its origins can be traced back to the Southern United States, where it became popular for its easy preparation and delightful flavors. The cake combines the warmth of cinnamon with a sweet glaze, making it a comforting treat that evokes nostalgia. Today, variations abound, with some adding nuts or fruit, but the classic version remains a favorite across the country.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
15.25 oz yellow cake mix
3/4 cup avocado oil
4 large room temperature eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 to 2.5 cups powdered sugar
milk (enough to make a pourable glaze)

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: neufchâtel cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

1

Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with baking spray.

2

In a mixing bowl, combine 15.25 oz yellow cake mix, 3/4 cup avocado oil, 4 large room temperature eggs, and 1 cup sour cream.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and mix all ingredients together at high speed until well incorporated.

4

In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg together.

5

Spoon half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, keeping it about 1/4 inch from the edges.

6

Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the batter in the pan.

7

Top with the remaining batter and swirl the cinnamon mixture into the batter using a butter knife.

8

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

9

Bake the cake for 40 to 45 minutes.

10

Let the cake sit in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding it.

11

Allow the cake to cool completely.

12

Prepare the glaze by mixing 2 to 2.5 cups powdered sugar with a splash of vanilla and enough milk to make a pourable glaze.

13

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowl12-cup bundt panmeasuring spoonsbutter knife

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Honey Bun CakeHoney Bun Dessert

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