Description
A delightful and moist Honey Bun Cake infused with cinnamon and topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, ensuring not to overmix.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon mixture, layer the remaining batter, and finish with the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and drizzle over the warm cake once slightly cooled.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Notes
This cake can be frozen for later enjoyment. Serve warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: honey bun cake, dessert, family recipe, cake, cinnamon cake