Honey Bun Cake

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Honey Bun Cake
175 min.
12
363kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Honey Bun Cake, a beloved dessert that has captured the hearts of many! This scrumptious cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a potluck, or simply a cozy night in. With its rich flavors and moist texture, it's no wonder this cake has become a popular favorite among dessert lovers.

Imagine a warm, golden-brown cake that is not only easy to make but also incredibly satisfying to eat. The combination of a soft, buttery cake mix blended with creamy sour cream creates a luscious base, while the sweet and nutty filling of brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon adds a delightful crunch and warmth. Topped with a silky powdered sugar glaze, this cake is a true showstopper that will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.

Ready in just 175 minutes, this Honey Bun Cake serves 12 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings. Each slice is a heavenly treat, boasting 363 calories that are well worth the indulgence. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake a cake that will not only satisfy your cravings but also create lasting memories with every bite. Your kitchen will be filled with the irresistible aroma of cinnamon and sweetness, inviting everyone to join in on the deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 0.7 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • oz cream sour
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Spread half of the batter in pan.
  4. In small bowl, stir together brown sugar, pecans and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over batter in pan. Carefully pour and spread remaining batter evenly over pecan mixture.
  5. Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Remove from oven to cooling rack. In another small bowl, stir powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until thin enough to spread. If powdered sugar mixture is too stiff to spread, add additional milk 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Prick entire surface of warm cake with fork. Carefully pour and spread powdered sugar mixture over warm cake. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein4.76%
Fat29.23%
Carbs66.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.42
Glycemic Load
0.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.8378260459589%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.42kcal
18.17%
Fat:12g
18.45%
Saturated Fat:3.74g
23.38%
Carbohydrates:60.95g
20.32%
Net Carbohydrates:59.82g
21.75%
Sugar:42.76g
47.51%
Cholesterol:65.86mg
21.95%
Sodium:344.92mg
15%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.12%
100%
Protein:4.39g
8.78%
Phosphorus:191.59mg
19.16%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.05%
Calcium:137.81mg
13.78%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.25%
Selenium:6.93µg
9.89%
Folate:38.48µg
9.62%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.33%
Iron:1.41mg
7.85%
Vitamin K:6.3µg
6%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.95%
Vitamin B3:1.1mg
5.51%
Copper:0.11mg
5.4%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.08%
Fiber:1.13g
4.52%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.12%
Vitamin A:202.5IU
4.05%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.94%
Magnesium:15.08mg
3.77%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.67%
Potassium:105.03mg
3%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.05%