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Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing

Delicious Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Smooth Strawberry Icing

This Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing is a delightful blend of moisture, warmth, and juicy strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Cake Mix Choose a trusted brand for the best results.
  • 3 Eggs Use room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted butter for added richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract when possible.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Light brown sugar enhances the cinnamon flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust based on your personal taste.
  • 1 cup Strawberries (diced) Fresh strawberries provide bursts of juiciness.
For the Icing
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifting ensures a velvety texture.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Use any type or non-dairy alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Strawberry Puree Homemade or store-bought works.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • 9x13 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
  3. Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl until well combined; set aside.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the greased pan, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture, and distribute diced strawberries on top.
  5. Dollop the remaining batter over the strawberries and top with the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth for the icing.
  8. Cool the cake completely before applying the icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and avoid overmixing the batter.

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