Here’s a moist and flavorful Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Glaze — a fruity twist on the classic honeybun cake, combining the sweetness of strawberries with warm vanilla and cinnamon notes:
Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box strawberry cake mix (15.25 oz)
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup strawberry jam or preserves
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
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½ cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Strawberry Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons strawberry puree or mashed fresh strawberries
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Optional: 1–2 drops red or pink food coloring for a vibrant color
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2. Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, sour cream, oil, buttermilk, and vanilla until smooth. Do not overmix — just blend until no dry streaks remain.
3. Make the Cinnamon Swirl
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Layer the Cake
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Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
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Drizzle half of the strawberry jam over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
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Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over that layer.
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Pour the remaining batter on top and swirl again lightly.
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Drizzle the remaining strawberry jam on top and gently swirl for a marbled effect.
5. Bake
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before glazing.
6. Make the Strawberry Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with a little more puree or sugar as needed.
7. Glaze the Cake
Pour the glaze evenly over the slightly warm cake. Let it soak in for a few minutes before serving.
8. Serve
Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature. Delicious plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh strawberries.
Tips
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Substitute cream cheese glaze for a richer version.
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Use seedless strawberry jam for a smoother swirl.
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Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5.
Would you like me to give you a strawberry cream cheese frosting version of this cake (extra decadent and bakery-style)?
