This honey bun cake is the bundt cake version of a sweet honeybun! Moist cinnamon swirled cake is covered in a vanilla glaze for a dessert (or breakfast!) you'll absolutely adore.
Prep Time10 minutesminutes
Cook Time45 minutesminutes
Total Time55 minutesminutes
Ingredients
1cup (2 sticks)unsalted butter, melted
1cupmilk
½cupsour cream
1cupgranulated sugar
2largeeggs
1tablespoonvanilla extract
2cupsall-purpose flour
1teaspoonbaking soda
½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonsalt
1cuppacked brown sugar
2teaspoonscinnamon
Glaze:
1cuppowdered sugar
1tablespoonmilk, or evaporated milk or water
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease & flour a bundt pan or spray with Baker’s Joy. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, water and sour cream. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla extract. Whisk in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
Pour a third of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter. Pour another third of the cake batter on top of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl the batter a few times with a butter knife.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cake cool for 15 minutes, and then invert onto a cake plate.
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and vanilla extract to create glaze. Pour on top of cake while cake is still a little warm. Slice and serve!
Notes
Storage: To store your honey bun cake, allow it to cool completely, and then store it in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Allow to come to room temperature before serving again. If you want to store your cake at room temperature instead, swap out the milk for evaporated milk – or even water – in the glaze.Room Temperature Ingredients: For the smoothest, easiest mixing, allow your eggs, milk, and sour cream to come to room temperature before using them. Room temperature ingredients can help make a softer, moister cake.Check for Doneness: Keep a close eye on the cake while it’s baking. Start checking for doneness around 45 minutes, but it may need up to 50 minutes depending on your oven.Glaze While Warm: For a smooth and even glaze, apply it while the cake is still slightly warm. This allows the glaze to spread a little and soak into the cake.