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5 from 21 votes

Honey Bun Cake

Honey bun cake warm from the oven, freshly glazed. Just grab a cup of coffee or a glass of milk!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream

Filling:

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (or 325 degrees F for dark or non-stick pan). Spray 9 x 13" pan with baking spray with flour. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs, and sour cream with a mixer on low speed for 30 seconds then medium speed for 2 minutes, occasionally scraping downsides. Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle pecan mixture over batter. Carefully spread the remaining batter over the pecan mixture.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. 
  • In another small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Spread mixture over the cake while warm. Cool completely. Store covered.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice
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