Viral Honey Bun Cake: 7 Reasons It's Your Next Baking Win!
This mouthwatering cake combines the warm flavors of a cinnamon roll with the soft, moist texture of a pound cake.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup whole milk
Cinnamon Swirl
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk add more if needed
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan by greasing it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a mixer.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle all of the cinnamon swirl ingredients over the batter.
- Carefully add the remaining batter on top and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, whisk together the glaze ingredients. Drizzle over the warm cake.
Notes
This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.