Description
Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing is a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries with a moist cake and creamy icing.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry preserves or strawberry jam
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup strawberry preserves (for swirl)
- ¼ cup finely chopped strawberries (for swirl)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for swirl)
- ½ tsp cinnamon (for swirl)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree or strawberry jam (for icing)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1–2 tbsp milk, as needed (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
- Make the batter: Beat the cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries.
- Create the first layer: Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Add the strawberry swirl: Mix the strawberry preserves, chopped strawberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spoon over the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Add remaining batter: Carefully spread the rest of the cake batter over the strawberry layer.
- Bake: Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Make the icing: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in strawberry puree or jam and vanilla. Add milk a little at a time until smooth and pourable.
- Ice the cake: Let the cake cool for about 15–20 minutes, then spread the strawberry cream icing over the warm cake.
- Finish: Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and a light drizzle of strawberry preserves if desired.
- Serve: Let the icing set for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before icing for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This cake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg