Description
Honey Bun Cake is a delectably moist and tender cake featuring a warm cinnamon swirl and a sticky honey glaze. Perfect as a cozy breakfast treat or comforting dessert, it combines simple pantry ingredients into a rich, flavorful, and irresistibly sweet slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large Eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup Honey
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and combine them with milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until a smooth batter forms.
- Create the Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. This mixture will add a delightful cinnamon swirl throughout the cake.
- Layer the Batter and Swirl: Pour half of the batter into a greased bundt or loaf pan. Evenly sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar mixture. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the layers together to create a marbled effect.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Add the Honey Glaze: While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by mixing honey, powdered sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth. Drizzle the golden glaze generously over the cake, allowing it to soak in and add a perfect sticky finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for smoother batter and better rise.
- Stir the batter just until combined to keep the cake tender and airy.
- Swirl gently to maintain the marbled effect without overmixing.
- Check oven temperature with a thermometer for accurate baking.
- Drizzle the glaze while the cake is warm to enhance absorption and stickiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Honey Bun Cake, cinnamon swirl cake, honey glaze cake, breakfast cake, moist cinnamon cake