Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing is the ultimate dessert for any occasion. This cake is a decadent combination of moist, fluffy cake with swirls of cinnamon sugar and a tangy-sweet strawberry cream icing. The honeybun-inspired cake is irresistible on its own, but the addition of the strawberry cream icing takes it to another level of deliciousness. If you love cakes with a fruity twist, this recipe is guaranteed to be a new favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Cake:
- Moist and Fluffy: The cake is soft, tender, and perfectly moist, making every bite feel like a little piece of heaven.
- Strawberry Cream Icing: The creamy, fruity icing is made with real strawberries, adding a delightful, fresh sweetness that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon-spiced cake.
- Simple Ingredients: This cake is easy to make using everyday ingredients, yet it tastes like something you’d find at a bakery.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a holiday, birthday, or just because, this cake is sure to impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients:
For the Strawberry Honeybun Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding mix (3.4 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Strawberry Cream Icing:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pureed fresh strawberries (or strawberry preserves for a thicker consistency)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring (optional, for extra color)