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!
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
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
Nutrition
Let’s look at some posts I did a year ago:
I love these Congo Squares. My photography has gotten a lot better, don’t you think? I don’t know why I cropped this so closely!
Congo Squares
I use this as a reference all the time when I have cake problems. It’s a great resource to have on hand.
Tips for Cake Baking Problems
Dessert Pizza: I use the same dough recipe for my savory or dessert pizzas, calzones, bread/cheese sticks. It’s very simple!! (Again, my photography has gotten a lot better!)
Dessert Pizza
Scarlet says
This honey bun cake was very popular at my tea party. So delicious!
Robin Donovan says
What a delicious cake! All the best things about cinnamon buns without all the work!
Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says
That looks amazing! I love all things cinnamon & I love how easy this recipe is to make! Pinned it!
Peggy~PJH Designs says
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
Paula says
Thank you, Peggy. Hope you’re having a great wkend.
Robin says
Yum, this looks crazy good! Thank you for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster Party.
Robin
Fluster Buster
Paula says
YOu’re welcome! Thanks for hosting and having such a useful blog. (I go there every time Google makes me a no-reply blogger!)
Linda@With A Blast says
Looks delicious, Paula! Thank you for sharing at our All My Bloggy Friends party 🙂
Paula says
You’re welcome, thanks for a great party!
Linda says
Paula, This cake sounds really good. I have to make this for the guys at work. Thanks,
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
Paula says
Thank you, Linda. I’ve never had anyone say they didn’t like it. Enjoy!
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
YUM!!! That looks amazing:)
Laurie @ A Wiener Dog in the Kitchen says
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!
Julie @ a simply sweet blog says
This sounds delicious. Can’t wait to try it! Sounds like an easier version of a cinnamon roll cake I make.