Honey Bun Cake with Swirls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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1 package yellow cake mix
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4 eggs
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⅓ cup water
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¾ cup vegetable oil
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¾ cup sour cream
→ Swirl Filling
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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½ cup chopped pecans (skip if you want)
→ Brown Sugar Topping
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⅓ cup brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Sweet Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Tiny bit of salt
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F. Grab your electric mixer and blend the cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and sour cream together for about 2 minutes. Don't forget to scrape the bowl halfway. Pour everything into a greased 9x13 pan.
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Combine your brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans (if you're using them) in a bowl. Scatter this mix over your batter, then grab a butter knife and make swirls until you see the sugar starting to sink in.
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Make your topping by stirring brown sugar and cinnamon together, then dust it all over the top of your cake.
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Stick it in the oven for 35-45 minutes. You'll know it's ready when you poke the middle with a toothpick and it comes out clean.
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As your cake bakes, mix the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until it's smooth. Once the cake comes out hot, pour this sweet glaze all over it.
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Put foil over your hot glazed cake and let it cool all the way. This step keeps all the moisture and sweetness inside.
# Notes:
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Though this starts with a boxed mix, the added sour cream and extra goodies make it taste totally homemade
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Pouring the glaze on while the cake is hot lets it soak in for extra moisture and flavor