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Satisfying Honey Bun Pound Cake

Satisfying Honey Bun Pound Cake

Satisfying Honey Bun Pound Cake: moist, cinnamon-swirled comfort in every slice. Easy to make, perfect for gifting or cozy days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Equipment

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Bundt or tube pan
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  1. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
  1. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  1. Mix sour cream, buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, and honey until combined.
  1. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and sour cream mixture to the butter-sugar base.
  1. Prepare the cinnamon-sugar swirl by mixing brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
  1. Layer the cake batter and cinnamon-sugar mixture in the prepared pan.
  1. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
  1. If using the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and honey until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This cake is delightful fresh but also pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
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