🍓 Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing 🍯🍰✨
✨ This ultra-moist honeybun cake gets a sweet strawberry twist, with swirls of cinnamon-sugar and a luscious strawberry cream icing—a heavenly treat perfect for brunch or dessert! 😍
📋 Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Honeybun Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix (or homemade strawberry cake base)
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
For the Strawberry Cream Icing:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp strawberry puree (fresh or frozen, blended)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tbsp heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh sliced strawberries
- Drizzle of honey
- Powdered sugar dusting
🥣 Directions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix strawberry cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
2️⃣ Layer the Batter & Cinnamon Swirl: - Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top and gently swirl with a knife.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake: - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before adding icing.
4️⃣ Make the Strawberry Cream Icing: - In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add heavy cream (1 tbsp at a time) until desired drizzle consistency is reached.
5️⃣ Glaze & Serve: - Pour icing over the warm cake and spread evenly.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and a drizzle of honey.
💡 Pro Tip:
For extra strawberry flavor, add ½ tsp strawberry extract to the cake batter!
⏱ Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Total Time: ~50 mins
🍴 Servings: 12 | 🔥 Calories: 390 kcal
