Best 4 Chocolate Honey Bun Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey with the Chocolate Honey Bun Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Layers of moist chocolate cake, filled with a luscious honey bun filling, and topped with a rich chocolate ganache, this cake is a true masterpiece. Experience the perfect balance of chocolatey decadence and sweet honey in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe provides clear instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the process. Along with the main cake recipe, you'll also discover a collection of additional recipes to complement your baking adventure. Create a fluffy vanilla buttercream, a delightful honey bun filling, and a silky smooth chocolate ganache. With its tempting appearance and irresistible taste, the Chocolate Honey Bun Cake is sure to impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a baking adventure that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE HONEY BUN CAKE



Chocolate Honey Bun Cake image

Enjoy a chocolate version of "Honey Bun" cake, so named because its flavor is reminiscent of a sweet roll.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Chocolate Cake Mix
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes (batter will be thick). Spread half of batter in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls evenly over pecan mixture; carefully spread to cover.
  • Bake 46 to 54 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork. Carefully spread frosting evenly and thinly over warm cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g

CHOCOLATE HONEY BUN CAKE



Chocolate Honey Bun Cake image

A chocolate twist on the classic Honey Bun Cake that starts with a box cake mix. It is made in a 9 x 13 pan. You can also use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (19 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup pecans, chopped (reserve 1/3)
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of a 9 x 13 pan with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and sour cream in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed for 1 minute. Spread half of the batter in pan.
  • In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar, 1/3 cup of the pecans, chocolate chips and cinnamon; sprinkle over the batter in the pan.
  • Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls evenly over pecan mixture; carefully spread to cover.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until top quickly springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Spread frosting evenly over warm cake (frosting will be very thin.) sprinkle the remaining nuts on top for garnish.
  • Cool completely about 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 57.6, Sodium 351.8, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.6, Protein 4.9

CHOCOLATE HONEY BUN CAKE



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One word...AMAZING!!

Provided by Kimi Gaines

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pkg cake mix, devils food
1/2 c water
2/3 c vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 8 oz container of sour cream
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 c pecans, chopped
1/3 c miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 c chocolate ready to spread frosting

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease bottom ONLY of a 13x9x2 pan. Beat cake mix, oil, eggs and sour cream in a large bowl with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute (batter will be thick). Spread half the batter in pan. Mix brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Drop remaining by spoonfuls evenly over pecan mixture; carefully spread to cover.
  • 2. Bake 50-60 minutes or until top quickly springs back when touched lightly in the center. Prick surface of warm cake several times with a fork. Spread frosting evenly over warm cake. Run a knife around cake to loosen. Cool completely.

CHOCOLATE HONEY BUN CAKE



Chocolate Honey Bun Cake image

Enjoy a chocolate version of "Honey Bun" cake, so named because its flavor is reminiscent of a sweet roll.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Butter Recipe Chocolate Cake Mix
1/2 cup water
2/3 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter, eggs and sour cream with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes (batter will be thick). Spread half of batter in pan.
  • In small bowl, mix brown sugar, pecans, chocolate chips and cinnamon; sprinkle over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by spoonfuls evenly over pecan mixture; carefully spread to cover.
  • Bake 46 to 54 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork. Carefully spread frosting evenly and thinly over warm cake. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use good quality chocolate. The chocolate is the star of this cake, so it's important to use a good quality chocolate that you enjoy the taste of. A bittersweet or semisweet chocolate will work well.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is overbaked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

This Chocolate Honey Bun Cake is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, chocolatey, and has a delicious honey bun flavor. The frosting is rich and creamy, and the pecans add a nice crunch. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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