Honey Bun Pound Cake
A delightful dessert that combines the richness of pound cake with the sweet flavor of honey and cinnamon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking essentials
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Baking
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle some brown sugar on top then add the remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to not overmix the batter; mix just until combined to keep the cake light and fluffy. For a deeper flavor, let the cake sit for a day before serving. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for added crunch or flavor.