Absolutely! A Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing is a decadent twist on the classic honeybun cake — swirled with strawberry goodness and topped with a luscious strawberry cream glaze. Think moist, gooey layers with jammy swirls and a sweet-tangy finish. Here’s the full recipe:
🍓🍰 Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing
🍽️ Serves: 12
⏱️ Ready in: ~1 hour
(30 min prep, 30 min bake + cooling)
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 box yellow cake mix
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1/2 cup sour cream
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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1/3 cup milk
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1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves (seedless preferred)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Swirl Filling:
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup strawberry jam
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Optional: finely diced fresh strawberries (about 1/4 cup)
For the Strawberry Cream Icing:
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup pureed strawberries (fresh or frozen, strained if juicy)
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1–2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
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1 tbsp softened butter (optional, for richness)
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: drop of pink or red food coloring
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
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In a large bowl, mix cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
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Fold in the 1/2 cup strawberry jam gently for a marbled look (don’t overmix).
3. Layer with Strawberry Swirl:
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Pour half the batter into the pan.
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Stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 cup strawberry jam (plus diced strawberries if using).
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Spoon the swirl mixture evenly over the batter and gently spread.
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Pour the remaining batter on top and swirl lightly with a knife or skewer.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool slightly (15–20 minutes) before icing.
5. Make the Icing:
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In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, pureed strawberries, butter (if using), and cream or milk until smooth and pourable.
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Add more cream for a thinner glaze, or more sugar for thicker frosting.
6. Frost the Cake:
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Pour icing over the warm cake and let it set.
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Serve warm or at room temp — even better the next day!
🌟 Tips & Variations:
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Add a cream cheese layer in the middle for extra richness.
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Use strawberry cake mix for double-strawberry flavor.
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Garnish with sliced strawberries, crushed freeze-dried berries, or white chocolate drizzle.
Want a Bundt cake version, mini cupcakes, or a gluten-free twist?