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Honey Bun Breakfast Cake

Honey Bun Breakfast Cake

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This Honey Bun Breakfast Cake is a perfect blend of soft, fluffy cake and sweet, sticky glaze, making it the ideal treat for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

  • Flour: 2 cups – Provides structure to the cake.
  • Sugar: 1 cup – Sweetens the cake and balances the cinnamon.
  • Baking Powder: 2 teaspoons – Helps the cake rise and become fluffy.
  • Salt: 1/4 teaspoon – Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
  • Cinnamon: 2 teaspoons – Adds that signature spice and warmth.
  • Butter: 1/2 cup, melted – Contributes to the cake’s tender texture.
  • Eggs: 2 – Provides structure and moisture.
  • Milk: 1/2 cup – Adds moisture and helps the ingredients blend together.
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the cake’s flavor.
  • Brown Sugar: 1/2 cup – Creates the sticky, sweet swirl inside the cake.
  • Honey: 1/4 cup – Adds a natural sweetness and helps with the glaze.

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9-inch round cake pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Add the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half of the batter into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the top, then add the remaining batter.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Use a knife to swirl the batter and cinnamon sugar mixture together, creating a beautiful marbled effect throughout the cake.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: While the cake is baking, prepare the honey glaze by mixing honey and powdered sugar until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cake once it’s cooled slightly.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice the cake into pieces and serve warm. Pair with your favorite morning beverage and enjoy!

Notes

  • Let the cake cool slightly before cutting to ensure clean slices.
  • Don’t skip the glaze – it adds that perfect finishing touch of sweetness.
  • Use a toothpick to test the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready!