Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing 

🍓 Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing 🍰

A decadent, moist, strawberry-filled cake inspired by the classic honeybun—layered with cinnamon swirls and topped with a luscious strawberry cream icing! Perfect for dessert lovers who crave a fruity twist on a Southern favorite.

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📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, finely chopped

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ¼ cup (55g) brown sugar

• 1 tbsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp melted butter

For the Strawberry Cream Icing:

• ½ cup (115g) cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar

• ¼ cup (60ml) strawberry puree (blend 4-5 strawberries)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish:

• Fresh strawberry slices

• Cinnamon sugar sprinkle

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep & Preheat

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.

3. Gradually combine wet & dry ingredients until just mixed.

4. Fold in chopped strawberries.

3️⃣ Add the Cinnamon Swirl

1. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.

2. Pour half the cake batter into the pan, then drizzle half the cinnamon swirl on top.

3. Repeat with the remaining batter and cinnamon swirl.

4. Use a knife to lightly swirl the layers (don’t overmix).

4️⃣ Bake

• Bake for 30-35 mins until a toothpick comes out clean.

• Let cool 10 mins before icing.

5️⃣ Make the Strawberry Cream Icing

1. Beat cream cheese & butter until smooth.

2. Add powdered sugar, strawberry puree, vanilla, and salt.

3. Whip until fluffy (add more sugar if too thin).

6️⃣ Assemble & Serve

• Spread icing over the slightly warm cake (for a melty effect).

• Garnish with fresh strawberries & cinnamon sugar.

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🔥 Pro Tips

✔ Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter & icing.
✔ Don’t over-swirl—keep defined cinnamon streaks.
✔ For extra strawberry flavor, add 1-2 tbsp strawberry jam to the batter.
✔ Storage: Cover & refrigerate for up to 3 days (best served fresh!).

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💡 Variations

• Blueberry Honeybun: Swap strawberries for blueberries.

• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans to the cinnamon swirl.

• Lemon Twist: Replace strawberry puree with lemon juice + zest in the icing.

This cake is irresistibly soft, sweet, and swirled with spiced strawberry goodness—great for brunch, potlucks, or a cozy dessert!

Want it extra gooey? Drizzle with warm honey before serving! 🍯😋