Honey Bun Coffee Cake

Honey Bun Coffee Cake

Introduction

If comfort had a flavor, it would taste like this Honey Bun Coffee Cake. Imagine waking up to the scent of cinnamon and vanilla swirling through your kitchen, that sweet bakery aroma that feels like a hug in the morning. This recipe takes all the best parts of a classic honey bun—soft, buttery layers, golden cinnamon ribbons, and a sweet drizzle on top—and transforms them into a moist, shareable coffee cake. It’s simple enough for a lazy weekend breakfast yet special enough for holidays, brunches, or when you just want to treat yourself to something warm and nostalgic.

Ingredients

For the Cake Batter:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour (250 g / 8.8 oz)
• 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g / 7 oz)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder (12 g / 0.4 oz)
• ½ teaspoon salt (3 g / 0.1 oz)
• ¾ cup milk (180 ml / 6 fl oz)
• 1 cup sour cream (240 g / 8.5 oz)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g / 4 oz)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz)

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

• ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed (135 g / 4.7 oz)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (8 g / 0.3 oz)
• 2 tablespoons honey (40 g / 1.4 oz)
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (30 g / 1 oz)

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (120 g / 4.2 oz)
• 2 tablespoons milk (30 ml / 1 fl oz)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml / 0.08 fl oz)

Directions