Description
Strawberry Honeybun Cake is a sweet and fruity twist on the classic honeybun cake. This delicious dessert starts with a strawberry cake base that’s layered with a warm cinnamon swirl, then topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. The combination of the fruity strawberry flavor with the rich cinnamon makes it perfect for brunch, dessert, or any special occasion. It’s easy to make and sure to impress guests with its vibrant flavor and texture. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and enjoy every bite of this indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for glaze consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan and set it aside.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, sour cream, eggs, vegetable oil, water, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the cinnamon swirl.
- Assemble Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon-sugar layer and spread it evenly.
- Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan while you prepare the glaze.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and strawberry jam until smooth. Gradually add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches the desired consistency.
- Glaze The Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the strawberry glaze evenly over the top.
- Serve: Slice and serve this delectable Strawberry Honeybun Cake!
Notes
- For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can add chopped fresh strawberries to the cake batter or the glaze.
- You can substitute the strawberry jam with fresh strawberry puree if you prefer a more natural flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sweet Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60mg
Keywords: Strawberry Honeybun Cake, dessert, strawberry cake, cinnamon swirl, glaze, sweet treat
