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Strawberry Honeybun Cake

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If you love classic honeybun cake but want a fruity twist, this Strawberry Honeybun Cake is your new favorite dessert! It’s incredibly moist, layered with a sweet strawberry swirl, and topped with a simple glaze that melts into every bite.

Perfect for potlucks, brunch, bake sales, or your Facebook dessert audience 🍰

🕒 Prep & Bake Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Bake Time: 40–45 minutes

  • Total Time: 1 hour

  • Servings: 12

🧰 Equipment Needed

  • 9×13-inch baking dish

  • Mixing bowls

  • Hand or stand mixer

  • Spatula

  • Whisk

🥄 Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix

  • 3 large eggs

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ½ cup milk

For the Strawberry Swirl:

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • ½ cup strawberry preserves

For the Glaze:

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tablespoons milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  3. In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, sour cream, and milk until smooth.

Step 2: Layer & Swirl

  1. Pour half of the batter into the baking dish.

  2. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.

  3. Sprinkle half of the mixture over the batter.

  4. Spoon strawberry preserves evenly on top.

  5. Add remaining batter and top with remaining sugar mixture.

  6. Use a knife to gently swirl through the layers.

Step 3: Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 4: Glaze

  1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

  2. Pour over warm cake so it soaks in slightly.

Let cool before slicing.

🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice)

  • Calories: 360

  • Carbohydrates: 48g

  • Fat: 17g

  • Sugar: 32g

  • Protein: 4g

💡 Tips for Best Results

✔ Don’t over-swirl or layers will blend completely.
✔ Pour glaze while cake is still warm for classic honeybun texture.
✔ Add fresh diced strawberries for extra fruity flavor.
✔ Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

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🔄 Easy Variations

  • Cream Cheese Version: Add a cream cheese swirl layer.

  • Strawberry Lemon Twist: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest to batter.

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Honeybun: Swirl sweetened cream cheese with preserves.

  • From Scratch Option: Replace box mix with homemade vanilla cake base.

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