Box Mix Upgraded Honey Bun Cake Recipe

If you're looking for an easy and delicious dessert recipe, this upgraded box mix honey bun cake recipe from recipe developer and blogger Kate Shungu is just what you need! This recipe takes a box of yellow cake mix and a few pantry staples and turns them into a cinnamon roll-esque cake. "I love how easy it is to transform a boxed cake mix into something special," Shungu says. "The cinnamon sugar flavor really shines in this recipe."

The honey bun cake is inspired by the Honey Bun, which are currently mass-produced by Little Debbie. There's no denying that Honey Buns are a quick, tasty treat, but there's nothing wrong with upgrading a classic. This recipe does just that, without getting too complicated or advanced. Once you finish this recipe, you'll no doubt be impressed by how fresh this dessert tastes, especially compared to those Honey Buns that have been sitting in your pantry for ages.

Before doing anything else, preheat your oven to 350 F. Next, grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Combine the yellow cake mix, granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and sour cream together in a large mixing bowl. Beat all ingredients together with a handheld mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. If you don't have a mixer, don't worry — just mix all the ingredients together by hand until they form a smooth batter with no lumps.

Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, whisk the milk and powdered sugar together in a small bowl to make a glaze. Remove the cake from the oven, and pour the glaze over the top of the warm cake.

If you're used to frosting or icing baked goods, the idea of icing a cake that hasn't completely cooled may seem a bit weird, but don't worry. "The key to this recipe is pouring the glaze onto the cake while it's still warm," Shungu says. "Instead of acting as a frosting, it is soaked up by the still-warm cake."