Honey Bun Cake with Duke’s Mayonnaise

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With the sweet taste of a cinnamon roll and an irresistibly rich and moist texture, this Mayo Honey Bun Cake recipe is a twist on the classic recipe made with Duke’s Real Mayonnaise. Great as a dessert, afternoon treat or even an indulgent weekend breakfast, it’s a true crowd-pleaser that will be loved by all.

Cake Batter

This recipe uses a basic batter of flour, milk and sugar, with mayo taking the place of any eggs or oil. What makes this honey bun cake extra special is that it’s made with Duke’s Mayonnaise for an intense moisture for a cake that’s very similar to a cake bar. The cinnamon in the middle, sweetened with the deep caramel flavor of brown sugar is also really special.

Mayo

It may seem a little out there, but Duke’s Mayonnaise is the secret ingredient that helps make this honey bun cake so moist and delicious! For this recipe, I’ve chosen Duke’s Real Mayonnaise.

Loved by chefs across the country, the Duke’s recipe has remained unchanged for decades, imparting an indulgent and rich texture to this cake with some inimitable Southern heritage. And because Duke’s Mayonnaise is naturally sugar free, it doesn’t change the cake’s signature honey bun flavor.

Vanilla Icing

The no-fuss icing that tops this Mayo Honey Bun Cake comprises just a few simple ingredients and can be put together in minutes.

To make sure that your icing is silky smooth, pour your powdered sugar through a metal strainer a little at a time to get rid of any pesky lumps. If you find that your vanilla icing is a little too thick, you can always add some more milk until you reach your desired consistency.

How to make a Honey Bun Cake

This recipe is super easy. Preheat oven to 375°F (350 for dark pan). Line the pan with parchment paper (optional) and grease the pan very well.  In a large bowl, with a whisk, mix the flour and baking powder. In a smaller bowl, mix the Duke’s Mayonnaise, sugar, milk, vinegar and vanilla extract until the sugar has dissolved. 

1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
   
   
   
   
2. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
   
   
3. Sprinkle over the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
   
   
4. Pour the rest of the batter evenly over the cinnamon mixture.
   
   
5. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

To make the icing, stir the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix well until the lumps are gone and it’s smooth.Spread the sugar mixture over the cake while it’s still hot. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

How to Know When Your Mayo Honey Bun Cake Is Done?

The best way to test if your cake is ready is to insert a toothpick or a skewer into the center. If it comes out clean, then it’s good to go! If you need to bake your cake for longer and find that the top is getting a touch too brown, cover it up with aluminum foil until it’s ready to come out. This will enable the center to keep cooking without the top getting too overdone.

You’ll be blown away by the beautiful, rich texture that mayo brings to this honey bun cake. For more inspiring ideas on how you can use mayo beyond just sandwiches and salads, head over to the Duke’s Mayonnaise Pinterest or Instagram page. There, you’ll find exciting recipes and tips, and discover how chefs and home cooks across the nation harness the tangy, Southern taste of Duke’s Real Mayonnaise.

Duke’s Mayonnaise Honey Bun Cake

April Boller Wright

With the sweet taste of a cinnamon roll and an irresistibly rich and moist texture, this Mayo Honey Bun Cake recipe is a twist on the classic recipe made with Duke’s Real Mayonnaise

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

  

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Cake

• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup Duke's Mayonnaise
• 1/16 tsp salt

Cinnamon and sugar mixture

• 1/2 cup brown sugar plus an additional 3 tbsp
• 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• tiny pinch of salt

Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cinnamon and sugar mixture

• Mix the ingredients together. Set to the side.

Batter

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
• Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle over the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
• Pour the rest of the batter evenly over the cinnamon mixture.
• Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.

For the icing

• To make the icing, stir the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix well until the lumps are gone and it’s smooth.
• Spread the sugar mixture over the cake while it’s still hot. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Keyword honey bun cake

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