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Honey Bun Pound Cake

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A nostalgic, buttery cake swirled with cinnamon and brown sugar, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—this Honey Bun Pound Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 4 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon (for swirl)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour a bundt pan.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Cream butter and granulated sugar. Beat in eggs, then add sour cream and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mix.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Pour half the batter into the pan, then sprinkle the cinnamon mix. Top with remaining batter.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Lightly swirl the cinnamon layer using a knife.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55–65 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a rack.
  6. Finishing Touches: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and enjoy with coffee or ice cream.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients blend better and yield a smoother batter.
  • Don’t overmix once dry ingredients are added.
  • Cool completely before glazing for best results.
  • To prevent sticking, grease bundt pan thoroughly.

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