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Decadent Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Creamy Icing Bliss

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  • Author: quickdish
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful cake that combines the flavors of fresh strawberries and warm cinnamon, topped with a creamy icing for a perfect summer dessert.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 box (15.25 oz) vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease your 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the vanilla cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
  3. Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter.
  5. Scatter the diced strawberries over the cinnamon layer.
  6. Drizzle the remaining batter over the strawberries and sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Mix powdered sugar, milk, strawberry puree, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together until smooth for icing.
  10. Drizzle the icing over the cooled cake.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 325
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg