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Strawberry Honeybun Cake With Strawberry Cream Icing

A sweet, swirled strawberry cake layered with cinnamon-honey filling and topped with a creamy strawberry icing—this cake brings together the cozy flavor of a honeybun and the brightness of fresh berries.

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup melted butter

For the Icing:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pureed strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture has a sandy texture.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared pans. Drizzle the filling over it, then top with the remaining batter. Gently swirl the filling into the batter with a butter knife.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the tops bounce back when lightly pressed.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and thick but spreadable.
  • Spread half the icing over the first layer. Place the second layer on top and cover with the remaining icing. Let the icing drip down the sides for a rustic finish.