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Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing

Patricia
Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Strawberry Cream Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree blend fresh or frozen strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Baking Dish

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix with an electric mixer or whisk until the batter is smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Create the Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl

  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.

Step 4: Layer the Cake

  • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter.
  • Pour the remaining batter on top and spread it evenly with a spatula.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly while you prepare the icing.

Step 6: Make the Strawberry Cream Icing

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, strawberry puree, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Adjust the consistency by adding more heavy cream for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker icing.

Step 7: Drizzle the Icing Over the Cake

  • While the cake is still slightly warm, drizzle the strawberry icing over the top, letting it soak into the cake slightly.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Use Whole Milk for Richness – Whole milk makes the cake extra moist. Avoid using skim milk, which may result in a drier texture.
  2. Extra Strawberry Flavor – Stir ½ cup of chopped fresh strawberries into the batter for bursts of fruit in every bite.
  3. Make the Icing Thicker – If you want a thicker frosting-style glaze, reduce the heavy cream slightly and add extra powdered sugar.
  4. Let the Icing Soak In – Drizzling the icing over the warm cake allows it to absorb into the layers, making every bite extra flavorful.
  5. Try Different Spices – For a fun twist, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the cinnamon-sugar layer.