Description
A moist, flavorful twist on the classic honeybun cake, this version features strawberry cake mix swirled with a cinnamon-sugar layer and topped with luscious strawberry cream icing. Perfect for potlucks, brunches, or whenever you need a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Strawberry Cream Icing:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or preserves
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine strawberry cake mix, eggs, oil, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining cake batter and spread evenly. Use a knife to gently swirl the batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, prepare the icing: whisk together powdered sugar, strawberry jam, vanilla, and enough cream to reach a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm cake and spread gently. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use strawberry preserves with real fruit pieces for extra texture and flavor in the icing.
- Let the cake cool slightly before icing so the glaze sets without melting completely.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon-sugar layer for a nutty crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: strawberry honeybun cake, strawberry cake, cinnamon swirl cake, strawberry glaze, easy sheet cake