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Easy Honey Bun Cake

May.posted by Paula 22 Comments

Honey Bun Cake is like a Cinnamon Roll in a cake form. Why is this important? Because it’s SUPER easy to make. There’s no waiting for yeast to rise and bread to proof. Just mix this easy cake that starts with a cake mix together and you’re ready to bake!

Honey Bun Cake is like a Cinnamon Roll in a cake form. Why is this important? Because it's SUPER easy to make. There's no waiting for yeast to rise and bread to proof. Just mix this easy cake that starts with a cake mix together and you're ready to bake!

I have made this cake for years. I know it’s all the rage on Pinterest, but my daddy brought home this recipe from work in the early 90’s. He worked with a bunch of ladies and he brought home the best recipes! This Honey Bun Cake has been, probably, my very favorite cake since then. It’s my go-to cake when I have to take a dessert to school to teachers or when I have to take a dessert anywhere, especially if I’m pressed for time. I could probably make it without getting out the recipe!

Honey Bun Cake is like a Cinnamon Roll in a cake form. Why is this important? Because it's SUPER easy to make. There's no waiting for yeast to rise and bread to proof. Just mix this easy cake that starts with a cake mix together and you're ready to bake!

I’m sharing this with one stipulation: If you have children at the same schools as my boys, you cannot take it to Teacher Appreciation Day! 🙂

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I have!

Easy Honey Bun Cake has a buttery yellow cake layer, topped with a cinnamon roll filling top layer. A vanilla glaze then smothers the entire cake with sweetness. This is an easy way to enjoy cinnamon rolls without the wait time of yeast rising.

Cinnamon roll cake

Easy Honey Bun Cake

Honey Bun Cake is like a cake that tastes just like a Honey Bun pastry or Cinnamon Roll. It's SUPER easy to make. There's no waiting for yeast to rise and bread to proof. Just mix this easy cake that starts with a cake mix together and you're ready to bake!
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg yellow or white cake mix
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 8 ounces sour cream or 1 c buttermilk, I've used both and you can't tell the difference.
  • 1 cup pecans chopped, optional
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 Tablespoons milk more if needed

Instructions

  • Mix cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream (or buttermilk). Stir in nuts. Spoon ½ batter into 9 x 13 inch pan. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to remaining batter; mix well. Spoon over batter in pan. Bake at 350 degrees 30 to 35 min; cool.
  • Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk. Add more milk if necessary to make glaze pourable. Spread over cooled cake.

Notes

Recipe from Paula @CallMePMc.com All images and content are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without prior permission that includes copying the ingredient list or entire recipe and posting in the comments on Pinterest for Facebook. If you want to share this recipe, please simply link back to this post for the recipe.
Thank you, Paula

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 174IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Scarlet says

    10.28.21 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    This honey bun cake was very popular at my tea party. So delicious!

    Reply
  2. Robin Donovan says

    10.28.21 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious cake! All the best things about cinnamon buns without all the work!

    Reply
  3. Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says

    03.26.15 at 11:07 am

    5 stars
    That looks amazing! I love all things cinnamon & I love how easy this recipe is to make! Pinned it!

    Reply
  4. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    05.26.13 at 4:36 pm

    That honey bun cake sounds delicious. I really need to try that one for sure. Thanks so much for joining us at Transformed Tuesday.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.26.13 at 7:38 pm

      Thank you, Peggy. Hope you’re having a great wkend.

      Reply
  5. Robin says

    05.23.13 at 10:08 am

    Yum, this looks crazy good! Thank you for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster Party.

    Robin
    Fluster Buster

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.23.13 at 6:06 pm

      YOu’re welcome! Thanks for hosting and having such a useful blog. (I go there every time Google makes me a no-reply blogger!)

      Reply
  6. Linda@With A Blast says

    05.22.13 at 4:24 am

    Looks delicious, Paula! Thank you for sharing at our All My Bloggy Friends party 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.22.13 at 5:49 am

      You’re welcome, thanks for a great party!

      Reply
  7. Linda says

    05.20.13 at 10:07 pm

    Paula, This cake sounds really good. I have to make this for the guys at work. Thanks,

    Wishes for tasty dishes,

    Linda

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.21.13 at 2:42 pm

      Thank you, Linda. I’ve never had anyone say they didn’t like it. Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. lisa@cookingwithcurls says

    05.20.13 at 8:13 pm

    YUM!!! That looks amazing:)

    Reply
  9. Laurie @ A Wiener Dog in the Kitchen says

    05.20.13 at 1:38 pm

    This is definitely an oldie but a goodie… I’ve made this one many times over the years. Thanks for the trip down memory lane… Your looks lucious!

    Reply
  10. Julie @ a simply sweet blog says

    05.20.13 at 6:08 am

    This sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it! Sounds like an easier version of a cinnamon roll cake I make.

    Reply

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