Chocolate Honey Bun Cake

Gluten Free
Chocolate Honey Bun Cake
200 min.
15
253kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Chocolate Honey Bun Cake! This gluten-free treat is perfect for gatherings, family celebrations, or simply a cozy night in. With its rich, chocolatey flavor and a hint of cinnamon, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Imagine a moist, tender cake layered with a luscious mixture of brown sugar, pecans, and miniature semisweet chocolate chips, all topped off with a creamy chocolate frosting. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will transport you to dessert heaven. Plus, it’s easy to make, requiring just a few simple steps and common kitchen equipment.

Ready in just 200 minutes, this cake serves 15 people, making it an ideal choice for parties or potlucks. With only 253 calories per serving, you can enjoy a slice (or two!) without the guilt. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Chocolate Honey Bun Cake is a must-try recipe that will surely become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a masterpiece that will delight everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.7 cup butter melted
  • 0.5 cup chocolate frosting betty crocker®
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.3 cup semisweet chocolate chips miniature
  • oz cream sour
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes (batter will be thick).
  3. Spread half of batter in pan.
  4. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls evenly over pecan mixture; carefully spread to cover.
  5. Bake 46 to 54 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork. Carefully spread frosting evenly and thinly over warm cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories253kcal
Protein3.99%
Fat60.13%
Carbs35.88%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.33
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.8943478212408%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Delphinidin
0.18mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.14mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.53kcal
12.63%
Fat:17.32g
26.64%
Saturated Fat:8.81g
55.03%
Carbohydrates:23.25g
7.75%
Net Carbohydrates:22.38g
8.14%
Sugar:21.17g
23.52%
Cholesterol:74.58mg
24.86%
Sodium:105.06mg
4.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.67mg
1.56%
Protein:2.59g
5.18%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.88%
Vitamin A:414.52IU
8.29%
Selenium:5.04µg
7.2%
Copper:0.13mg
6.5%
Phosphorus:64.23mg
6.42%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.27%
Iron:0.84mg
4.69%
Magnesium:18.45mg
4.61%
Calcium:44.9mg
4.49%
Vitamin E:0.6mg
4.02%
Fiber:0.86g
3.45%
Zinc:0.49mg
3.28%
Potassium:112.68mg
3.22%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.01%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.71%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.01%
Folate:7.5µg
1.87%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.8%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.56%
Vitamin K:1.51µg
1.44%