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Close-up of a honeybun cake with cinnamon swirls, vanilla glaze, and a moist texture, served on a wooden plate with a steaming cup of coffee.

Honeybun Cake Recipe: A Sweet and Comforting Breakfast Delight

Moist, buttery cake swirled with cinnamon-brown sugar magic, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—this easy no-yeast treat tastes just like your favorite honey bun, but better!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 peoples
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls (2 large, 1 small)
  • Whisk/spatula
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Toothpick (to test doneness)
  • Butter knife (for swirling)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    A warm kitchen with an oven preheating to 350°F, a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, and neatly arranged baking ingredients on the countertop. Soft lighting adds a cozy feel.
  • Batter: Whisk dry ingredients. In another bowl, mix wet ingredients. Combine wet and dry until just blended.
    A cozy kitchen with a wooden countertop, where a baker mixes dry and wet ingredients in separate bowls before gently folding them together. Soft lighting enhances the warm, homemade feel.
  • Swirl: Pour half the batter into the dish. Sprinkle with half the cinnamon-sugar mix. Repeat layers. Swirl with a knife.
    A close-up of a baker’s hands layering batter and cinnamon-sugar in a greased baking dish, swirling a knife through to create a marbled pattern. Warm, golden lighting enhances the cozy atmosphere.
  • Bake: 30–35 minutes (toothpick should come out clean).
    A warmly lit kitchen with a golden cinnamon-swirl cake in the oven. A baker inserts a toothpick to check doneness, while the aroma of cinnamon and vanilla fills the air.
  • Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients, and drizzle over warm cake. Cool slightly before serving.
    A close-up of a baker whisking vanilla glaze, then drizzling it over a warm cinnamon-swirl cake. Soft lighting highlights the glossy texture as steam rises gently.

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