Strawberry Honeybun Cake

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This Strawberry Honeybun Cake is soft, moist, and packed with nostalgic bakery flavor. A tender strawberry cake base is layered with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and finished with a sweet glaze that melts right into the cake. It’s perfect for brunch, potlucks, holidays, or anytime you want an easy dessert that tastes homemade.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix

  • Ingredients listed on cake box (usually eggs, oil, and water)

  • 1 cup sour cream

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 3–4 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

In a large bowl, prepare the strawberry cake mix according to the package directions.
Add the sour cream and mix until the batter is smooth and well combined.

Step 3: Make the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Carefully spread the remaining cake batter on top.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6: Make the Glaze

While the cake is baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust milk for desired consistency.

Step 7: Glaze the Cake

Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm cake so it soaks in beautifully.

Tips & Variations

  • For extra strawberry flavor, add a few tablespoons of strawberry jam to the batter.

  • Serve warm or chilled—both are delicious.

  • This cake stores well and tastes even better the next day.

Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Honeybun Cake is simple, comforting, and always a crowd-pleaser. With its soft crumb, sweet cinnamon swirl, and silky glaze, it’s the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again.

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