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Delicious Strawberry Honeybun Cake topped with fresh strawberries and icing.

Strawberry Honeybun Cake

A delightful cake that blends ripe strawberries and a cinnamon swirl topping, perfect for gatherings or a sweet treat after dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix Can use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with dairy-free options.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 pieces eggs
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries recommended.

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

  • ½ cup brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar for a healthier option.
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Glaze Ingredients

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Use dairy-free milk for a dairy-free option.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking pan.

Mix the Batter

  • In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until the batter is smooth.

Create the Cinnamon Mixture

  • In a separate bowl, blend the brown sugar and cinnamon together.

Layer the Cake

  • Pour half of the cake batter into the greased baking pan.
  • Sprinkle half of the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the batter.
  • Add the chopped strawberries on top.
  • Pour the remaining cake batter over the strawberries.
  • Top with the remaining cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.

Bake the Cake

  • Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool and Glaze

  • Let the cake cool, then drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and milk.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Can be frozen by wrapping it tightly.
Keyword Dessert Recipe, Easy Cake, Honeybun Cake, Party Dessert, Strawberry Cake