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Easy Honey Bun Cake

Get ready to elevate your Thanksgiving feast with the irresistible aroma and flavor of this delectable Honey Bun Cake.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 - 6 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

  • 1 box store bought yellow box cake - any brand works fine
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup light brown sugar

For icing

  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp milk or enough to get desired consistency

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees
  • Mix yellow cake mix according to package instructions adding egg, oil and cream cheese
  • Combine mix well using a hand or stand mixer and set aside
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, and cinnamon and set aside
  • Take a 9x13 cake pan and spray with pam non stick cake spray
  • Pour half the mixture, then spread half the cinnamon mixture evenly, pouring the second batch of mix on top
  • Finish the cake by adding one final layer of cinnamon mixture and using a knife or toothpick create swirls on top
  • Bake the cake according to package instructions until a knife inserted comes out clean
  • Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes prior to serving
  • For glaze, combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk and whisk until smooth
  • Drizzle cooled cake with glaze and serve