Name: Honey Bun Pound Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup sour cream, room temperature; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark); 1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2–3 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Ingredients

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Ingredients

For the Pound Cake:

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:

¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
1 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Honey Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preparation Step 1: Prepare Your Oven and Pan

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or a tube pan thoroughly, making sure to coat every crevice. This cake is thick and sticky, so proper greasing ensures an easy release.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes). Add in the sour cream and beat until fully combined. Then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet batter, mixing just until incorporated. Do not overmix to avoid a dense texture.

Step 4: Layer and Swirl

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the swirl. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon sugar. Use a knife to gently swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter—just a few figure-eight motions will do.

Step 5: Bake the Cake

Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs. If the top is browning too quickly, tent with foil during the last 15 minutes.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack or serving plate and cool completely.

Step 6: Glaze It

Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth. The glaze should be thick but pourable. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides like a classic honey bun.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 490
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 24g
Carbohydrates: 65g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g