🍓 Strawberry Honey Bun Cake
This Strawberry Honey Bun Cake is a soft, moist dessert filled with a sweet cinnamon swirl and topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. Made with simple ingredients like cake mix and cream cheese, it’s an easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, a potluck, or just a sweet craving. With its rich strawberry flavor and beautiful pink glaze, this cake is sure to impress!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large & small)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9Ă—13-inch baking dish
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
- Wire rack (for cooling)
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix 15.25 oz
- 4 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the Icing:
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk whole milk recommended
- 1 tsp strawberry extract
- A few drops of red food coloring optional, for a vibrant pink glaze
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, softened cream cheese, eggs, and vegetable oil.
- Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Create the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together.
- Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Pour half of the cake batter into the greased baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the cinnamon layer, spreading gently.
- Step 5: Bake the Cake
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
- Step 6: Make the Strawberry Glaze
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and strawberry extract until smooth.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring if desired.
- Step 7: Glaze & Serve
- Pour the icing over the warm cake, allowing it to slightly soak in.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
✔️ Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
✔️ Don’t overmix—stir just until combined to keep the cake light.
✔️ Let the cake cool slightly before icing to avoid a runny glaze.
✔️ Want extra strawberry flavor? Add fresh chopped strawberries into the batter!
✔️ For a thicker icing, reduce the milk slightly.
✔️ Don’t overmix—stir just until combined to keep the cake light.
✔️ Let the cake cool slightly before icing to avoid a runny glaze.
✔️ Want extra strawberry flavor? Add fresh chopped strawberries into the batter!
✔️ For a thicker icing, reduce the milk slightly.