Honey Bun Cake Recipe With Buttermilk: How To

Last Updated on December 30, 2023

Today, we’re going to be looking at a honey bun cake recipe with buttermilk, and how to make the perfect honey bun icing. If you’re looking for the perfect honey bun dessert, then look no further. It’s sweet, super moist – and all together delicious. Is there a better pairing than cinnamon and sugar? I think not! And this popular dessert is way easier to make than you might think. So how do you go about making it? Let’s take a closer look.

What Is A Honey Bun Cake?

Considering its name, you would expect this dessert to be packed full of honey, right? However, it may surprise you to know that there is absolutely no honey in this recipe! You may already be familiar with honey buns. They’re a fried pastry that has a strong taste of cinnamon and is then glazed with icing. However, the honey bun cake is different. It tastes just like traditional honey bun, but with a cake-like texture instead. It’s full of flavor and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients in Honey Bun Cake

The ingredients in honey bun cake can differ massively depending on which recipe you’re following, and how traditional the recipe is. The ingredients we’ll be using today are:

  • box of yellow cake mix
  • butter
  • eggs
  • buttermilk
  • almond extract
  • vanilla extract
  • pecan/walnut pieces
  • brown sugar
  • ground cinnamon
  • powdered sugar
  • milk
  • cooking spray

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Nutritional information of Honey Bun cake

You may be curious as to the nutritional value of honey bun cake. One serving of this honey bun cake recipe contains the following:

  • Calories: 480
  • Fat: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Potassium: 140mg
  • Carbs: 65g
  • Sugar: 48g
  • Protein: 4g

Honey Bun Cake Recipe With Buttermilk #1

Now let’s get down to the reason you’re here – how to make the perfect honey bun cake. This recipe is inspired by one from The Southern Lady Cooks.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

For the cake:

  • 1 box of yellow cake mix (Betty Crocker Super Moist is a good one)
  • 1 1/2 sticks (or 12 tablespoons) of butter (melted)
  • 4 medium eggs
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon of almond/vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of pecan/walnut pieces
  • 1 cup of brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • cooking spray

For the icing:

  • 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tablespoons of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
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Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Step 1: Prepare

Gather all of the ingredients you need for this recipe and spray a baking dish/with pan with cooking spray to prevent your cake from sticking. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2: Make the batter

Add the box of yellow cake mix, eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla/almond extract into a bowl. Mix until a smooth batter begins to appear. In a separate bowl, add the nuts, brown sugar, and cinnamon, and mix well. Now add those ingredients to your batter. You can do this by folding into the batter, or swirling the mixture on top once the batter is in the pan.

Step 3: Bake the cake

Place the cake into the center of your preheated oven and bake the cake for 35-40 minutes. To check the cake is ready, place a skewer into the center of the cake, and it should come out clean. Remove from oven and leave to cool.

Step 4: Make the icing

Add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to a bowl. Mix well. If you want to make it thicker, add more powdered sugar, and if it’s too thick, add more milk. Once you’ve reached the consistency you require, pour over the top of the cake. Enjoy!

How to Make Honey Bun Icing

If you’re looking to just make the icing on its own – it couldn’t be easier!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
  • 4-5 tablespoons of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Recipe

All you need to do is:

Add all of the ingredients together and mix. Add more sugar/more milk, depending on the thickness you’d like. Drizzle over your cake. Enjoy!

Honey Bun Cake Recipe With Buttermilk #2

You may want to try another honey bun cake recipe. If so, this one from All Recipes is another fantastic one.

Ingredients

The ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are:

  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup of buttermilk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 3/4 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup of milk
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Recipe

Now all you need to do is:

Step 1: Make Your batter

Preheat your oven to 325F and grease your cake pan in preparation. Grab a bowl and add the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, baking soda, and oil and mix well. In another bowl, add the brown sugar and cinnamon. After pouring your batter into the pan, use a knife to spread the cinnamon mix around the batter.

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Step 2: Bake the cake

Place the cake into the center of your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Once the cake is ready, make small holes with a table knife to pour the glaze into.

Step 3: Make the icing

Add the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar into a bowl and mix well. Once you have a pourable icing, drizzle over your cake, and into the small holes. Enjoy!

Conclusion

I hope this post has helped you to become more familiar with a honey bun cake recipe with buttermilk. It’s super easy to make and makes for the perfect dessert for all the family. It’s tender, moist, and most importantly, sweet!

Do you have any tips or tricks when it comes to making honey bun cake? If so, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Sharing is caring!

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