Description
Sweet strawberry honeybun cake brings classic comfort with a modern twist, offering delightful layers of flavor that dance across taste buds. Homemade strawberry cream icing crowns this irresistible dessert, making each slice a moment of pure bliss for cake enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) strawberry cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (170 grams) strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirl:
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Strawberry Cream Icing:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons strawberry puree (or 2 tablespoons strawberry jam)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the cooking space to 350F (175C), coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a protective layer to prevent sticking.
- Merge cake mix, eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, strawberry jam, and vanilla extract in a spacious mixing container. Whip the mixture until silky and homogeneous.
- Craft a fragrant blend of brown sugar and cinnamon in a petite mixing vessel.
- Transfer half the cake mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring uniform distribution. Generously dust the cinnamon-sugar blend across the initial layer.
- Cascade the remaining cake mixture over the first layer, tenderly intertwining the sections using a knife or skewer to create a mesmerizing marbled effect.
- Position the dish in the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 35-40 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a testing implement into the center – it should emerge pristine.
- While the cake cools completely, prepare the luscious topping by whipping cream cheese and butter until velvety and integrated.
- Incorporate powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and vanilla extract into the creamy mixture. Beat until achieving a light, spreadable consistency.
- Lavish the cooled cake with the strawberry cream icing, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Slice into delectable portions and serve. Preserve remaining pieces in a sealed container within the refrigerator for optimal freshness, consuming within three days.
Notes
- Swap cake mix with gluten-free variant for celiac-friendly version, ensuring all ingredients match dietary requirements.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended brown sugar and choosing low-sugar strawberry jam for healthier alternative.
- Add extra texture by sprinkling chopped fresh strawberries or toasted almond slivers over icing for crunch and enhanced flavor profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese to guarantee smoother batter and more consistent mixing results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg