Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing

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Sure! Here’s a simple recipe to make a Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 1 box strawberry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling (Honeybun Swirl):

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

For the icing:

  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Prepare the cake batter:
    In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, about 2 minutes using a hand mixer or whisk.
  3. Create the honeybun swirl filling:
    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans (if using).
  4. Layer the cake:
    Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the batter. Top with the remaining cake batter and use a knife to swirl the two layers together.
  5. Bake:
    Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  6. Make the strawberry cream icing:
    While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry preserves, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Whisk until smooth. Add more heavy cream if needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.
  7. Cool the cake:
    Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  8. Ice the cake:
    After the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the strawberry cream icing over the top, spreading it evenly.
  9. Serve and enjoy:
    Let the cake cool completely before serving. Slice and enjoy your delicious Strawberry Honeybun Cake with Strawberry Cream Icing!

This cake is soft, moist, and packed with sweet strawberry flavor! Let me know if you need any adjustments.

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