Strawberry Honeybun Cake Recipe
This Strawberry Honeybun Cake is a moist, fruity, and incredibly flavorful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberry with a rich, creamy icing. It's the perfect treat for any occasion and can be made in no time with simple ingredients. The cake is soft, tender, and topped with a luscious strawberry cream icing, making it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Cream Icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or pureed fresh strawberries optional for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine with Cake Mix: Gradually add the strawberry cake mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Make the Icing: While the cake cools, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together. Add vanilla extract and strawberry jam or pureed strawberries, mixing until smooth.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the strawberry cream icing evenly over the top.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice the cake into squares and serve. Enjoy the delicious combination of moist cake and creamy icing!
Notes
Substitutes: For a dairy-free version, substitute sour cream and milk with almond milk or coconut milk and dairy-free sour cream.
Freezing: You can freeze the cake for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
Extra Toppings: Add chopped nuts or extra strawberry slices for added texture and flavor.