Viral Honey Bun Cake Recipe (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake
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1 box yellow cake mix (Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker)
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1-8 oz block cream cheese, softened (or sub with 8 oz sour cream)
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4 eggs
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2/3 cup oil
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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2 teaspoons cinnamon
→ Icing
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2 cups powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Blend softened cream cheese with eggs until smooth. Add dry cake mix and oil, blending just enough to combine.
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Layer half the cake mix in a greased 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle with brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, and top with remaining cake mix.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cover with foil if the top browns too quickly.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Pour half the icing over the warm cake, then let it cool and pour the remaining icing over the top.
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Allow the cake to cool fully before slicing and serving.
# Notes:
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Substitute with 8 oz sour cream if preferred.
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Bake the cake and add the icing before serving.
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Use any yellow cake mix you prefer.
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Store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Freeze the cake for up to 3 months.