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
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour
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Servings: 12
🧰 Equipment Needed
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9×13-inch baking dish
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Mixing bowls
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Hand or stand mixer
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Spatula
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Whisk
🥄 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box strawberry cake mix
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3 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil
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1 cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
For the Strawberry Swirl:
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½ cup brown sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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½ cup strawberry preserves
For the Glaze:
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons milk
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
Step 2: Layer & Swirl
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Pour half of the batter into the baking dish.
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Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
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Sprinkle half of the mixture over the batter.
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Spoon strawberry preserves evenly on top.
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Add remaining batter and top with remaining sugar mixture.
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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
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Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Pour over warm cake so it soaks in slightly.
Let cool before slicing.
🧮 Approximate Nutrition (Per Slice)
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Calories: 360
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Carbohydrates: 48g
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Fat: 17g
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Sugar: 32g
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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.
🔄 Easy Variations
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Cream Cheese Version: Add a cream cheese swirl layer.
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Strawberry Lemon Twist: Add 1 tablespoon lemon zest to batter.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Honeybun: Swirl sweetened cream cheese with preserves.
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From Scratch Option: Replace box mix with homemade vanilla cake base.
