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Honeybun Carrot Cake

A delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the comforting flavors of carrot cake with a luscious honey glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4-5 carrots) Grated fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Honey Glaze
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Melted.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Stir until just combined.
  4. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans (or one 9×13 if preferred) and divide the batter evenly between the pans.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool for about 10 minutes before removing them from the pans.
Glazing
  1. While the cakes are cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan, then whisk in the powdered sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate, drizzle half of the honey glaze on top, then place the second layer on top and drizzle the remaining glaze over it.
Serving
  1. Cut a slice, take a moment to admire your handiwork, and dig in!

Notes

For extra moisture, consider adding a few extra tablespoons of crushed pineapple. If you want a sweeter glaze, feel free to double the glaze recipe.