Oreo Honeybun Cake with Cinnamon Cookies n’ Cream Icing 🍰🍪
A Gooey, Swirled, and Totally Addictive Cake You’ll Want on Repeat
If you’ve ever loved a warm cinnamon honeybun or have a soft spot for anything cookies-and-cream, this Oreo Honeybun Cake is your sweet spot. It takes everything amazing about a honeybun—swirled brown sugar, soft crumb, warm cinnamon—and upgrades it with crushed Oreos baked right in, then tops it with a dreamy cream cheese and whipped cream frosting speckled with even more Oreos.
It’s over-the-top in the best possible way. The perfect potluck, birthday, or just-because dessert.
Why I Love This Recipe
This cake is ridiculously easy, wildly indulgent, and impossible to stop eating. Here’s why it’s one of my go-to bakes:
- Starts with a box mix, but gets a full gourmet upgrade
- That cinnamon-Oreo swirl? Unreal.
- Fluffy whipped icing with a cheesecake-like twist
- Perfect for holidays, brunches, birthdays, or “just because it’s Tuesday”
It’s got the cozy satisfaction of these caramel apple pie cookies and the cookies-and-cream obsession of this no-bake Oreo cream pie.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 package (3.9 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup crushed Oreos (about 10–12 cookies)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed Oreos (optional, for added crunch)
For the Cinnamon Cookies n’ Cream Icing
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed Oreos (for topping)
How to Make Oreo Honeybun Cake
Step 1 – Prep Your Oven & Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
Step 2 – Make the Cake Batter
In a large bowl, mix cake mix, sour cream, oil, eggs, pudding mix, crushed Oreos, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3 – Create the Swirl
In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in extra crushed Oreos if desired.
Step 4 – Layer & Swirl
Pour half the cake batter into the pan. Sprinkle half the cinnamon sugar mixture over it. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the cinnamon sugar.
Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the layers for that classic honeybun look.
Step 5 – Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Icing
In one bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
In another bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Fold in the whipped cream gently until combined into a fluffy, spreadable icing.
Frost & Finish
Once the cake is cool, spread icing evenly over the top. Sprinkle with crushed Oreos and a dusting of cinnamon for extra flair. Slice and serve!
Tips for Honeybun Cake Perfection
- Don’t skip the pudding mix—it makes the cake ultra moist
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and frosting
- For a firmer swirl, chill the cinnamon sugar mixture briefly before sprinkling
- This cake tastes even better the next day—those flavors meld like magic
Serving Suggestions
Pair this rich cake with:
- A scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream
- Hot coffee or a tall glass of milk
- A tray of chocolate chip cookie dough brownie bombs for an epic dessert table
- Copycat Neiman Marcus cookies for a bake sale win
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Wrap slices tightly in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months
- Make ahead: Bake the cake a day early, then frost just before serving
More Decadent Bakes You’ll Love
- No-Bake Oreo Cream Pie
- Caramel Apple Pie Cookies
- Peanut Butter Brownies
- Copycat Neiman Marcus Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownie Bombs
Final Thoughts
This Oreo Honeybun Cake is what happens when a cinnamon roll meets cookies-and-cream in a warm, frosted dessert hug. It’s moist, rich, easy to make, and totally unforgettable. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just your own sweet cravings, this cake brings the fun and the flavor.
Make it. Swirl it. Frost it. Then tag @chefmaniac and show us your slice! 🍰🍪🔥
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