Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing

Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing

from recipestasteful.com
51 min
12 servings

This delightful Strawberry Honeybun Cake combines the warmth of cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla with the refreshing sweetness of fresh strawberries. Topped with a smooth and creamy strawberry icing, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether for a family gathering or a special celebration, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup diced strawberries (fresh or frozen, thawed and drained)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries until smooth)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan to prevent the cake from sticking.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and the batter is smooth.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside for later.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle half of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter.

  6. 6

    Evenly distribute the diced strawberries over the sugar mixture, spreading them out evenly.

  7. 7

    Pour the remaining cake batter over the strawberries and smooth the surface.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the remaining brown sugar-cinnamon mixture on top of the cake batter.

  9. 9

    Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This step ensures that the cake is fully cooked through.

  10. 10

    Prepare the Icing: While the cake is baking, make the icing by combining the powdered sugar, milk, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add more milk to adjust the consistency.

  11. 11

    Ice the Cake: Once the cake is done baking, let it cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan. Then, drizzle the red strawberry cream icing on top of the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.

  12. 12

    Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake into squares and enjoy the delightful flavors of the strawberry honeybun cake with its sweet strawberry icing!