05/13/2026
Honey Bun Pound Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl:
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
Vanilla Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
2–3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
2. Mix the Batter
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4–5 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet batter and mix just until combined.
3. Layer and Swirl
Pour half the batter into the prepared pan.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter.
Top with remaining batter.
Use a knife to gently swirl the layers once or twice — don’t overdo it!
4. Bake
Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely.
5. Make the Glaze
In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Tips:
Add chopped pecans or toasted walnuts to the swirl layer for crunch.
Warm slices in the microwave for a few seconds to bring out the honey bun flavor.
Try swapping the glaze for a maple or cream cheese glaze for variety.