Description
Strawberry honeybun cake brings classic Southern comfort to dessert tables with irresistible sweet charm. Silky strawberry cream icing crowns this delightful treat, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of pure homemade happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Filling and Topping:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped strawberries
Icing:
- Strawberry cream icing (ingredients not specified in original recipe)
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking vessel with cooking spray or butter.
- Amalgamate the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and sour cream in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the concoction achieves a uniform consistency.
- Craft a delectable filling by blending brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and finely diced strawberries in a separate container.
- Distribute approximately half the cake batter across the prepared pan, generously sprinkling half the strawberry-sugar mixture atop the initial layer.
- Replicate the layering process with remaining batter and strawberry mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Employ a culinary knife to elegantly swirl the layers, creating an intricate marbled pattern throughout the cake.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges completely clean.
- During baking, whisk powdered sugar and heavy cream together to construct a silky, luxurious icing.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes after removing from the oven.
- Delicately drizzle the prepared cream icing across the cake’s surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Slice, plate, and savor this delightful strawberry-infused dessert.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and a smoother cake texture.
- Swap regular cake mix with gluten-free version for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Dice strawberries finely to distribute evenly throughout the cake and prevent large soggy chunks.
- Use a light hand when swirling to create beautiful marbled patterns without overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg