Description
The Oreo Honeybun Cake with Cinnamon Cookies ‘n’ Cream Icing is a show-stopping dessert that combines the flavors of a classic honeybun with the decadent twist of Oreos and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
Honeybun Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Cookies ‘n’ Cream Icing:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk (adjust for desired consistency)
- 1/2 cup crushed Oreo cookies
Topping:
- Additional crushed Oreos for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth, then gently fold in the crushed Oreos.
- Add the Cinnamon Swirl:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pans, sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the batter, then pour the remaining batter on top. Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake:
- Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Cinnamon Cookies ‘n’ Cream Icing:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Add milk as needed to achieve a spreadable consistency, then fold in the crushed Oreos.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread a layer of icing on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and cover the entire cake with the remaining icing.
- Sprinkle additional crushed Oreos on top for garnish.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy the rich combination of honeybun flavor with the creamy goodness of cinnamon and cookies ‘n’ cream icing!
Notes
- Cool Completely Before Frosting: Make sure the cake layers are fully cooled before adding icing to prevent it from melting.
- Swirling Tips: Use a butter knife to gently swirl the cinnamon-sugar mixture into the batter. Overmixing can prevent the swirl effect.
- Adjust Icing Consistency: Add milk gradually to control the thickness of the frosting, stopping once it’s spreadable.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Baking Time: 25 - 30 Minutes