Here’s a delicious recipe for Honey Bun Pound Cake that combines the rich, dense texture of pound cake with the sweet, cinnamon-spiced flavor of a honey bun. Enjoy baking this delightful treat!
Honey Bun Pound Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a tube pan.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture evenly over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter on top, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve your Honey Bun Pound Cake with a hot cup of coffee or tea!
Enjoy your baking! Let me know if you need any more help or variations for this recipe.