Honey Bun Cake

5 from 1 vote

Honey Bun Cake is a semi-homemade, sweet & moist cake filled with a swirl of cinnamon and pecans that is perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

For the Cake

15.25 ounce yellow cake mix
⅔ cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs at room temperature
8 ounces sour cream
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup pecan chips
2.5 teaspoons cinnamon

For the Vanilla Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
2 Tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
To a large bowl, add the cake mix, oil, eggs, and sour cream and mix with an hand mixer on medium for about 2 minutes. Spread half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
15.25 ounce yellow cake mix, ⅔ cup vegetable oil, 4 large eggs, 8 ounces sour cream
In a small bowl, add the brown sugar, pecan chips, and cinnamon. Sprinkle over the batter in the pan. Spread the remaining batter, carefully, over the pecan mixture. Gently swirl with a skewer.
½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup pecan chips, 2.5 teaspoons cinnamon
Bake for 44-48 minutes or until golden brown.
While the cake is baking, to a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla and whisk together.
1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Once the cake is done baking, while warm, prick the entire top with a fork. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cake.
Cool completely then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store the cake, covered, for up to 5 days.

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