Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
When someone has a birthday, or I want to make a special weekend breakfast, these yellow cake mix cinnamon rolls are usually what I go for! This recipe is a family favorite, and I love that it’s so quick and easy to make.
Another thing I love about cinnamon rolls is that it’s a dessert that’s totally acceptable to eat for breakfast! I’ve included a few helpful hints throughout this recipe to make your cake mix cinnamon rolls turn out perfectly!
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Helpful Notes for Your Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls:
- Use a small 9-oz cake mix box, or you can use 3/4 of a regular-sized box (approximate).
- Cook until the rolls are light brown on top.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the water temperature so you don’t kill the yeast.
- Use unwaxed dental floss or thread to cut the cinnamon rolls perfectly.
- While a KitchenAid mixer with a dough hook is helpful, you can stir by hand if you want!
- And here’s a KitchenAid-compatible dough hook if you have the mixer, but not the hook.
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
This easy cinnamon roll recipe is a perfect treat for any occasion. The rolls are light and fluffy and have just the right amount of sweet frosting. It's sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 2 packages active dry yeast (4.5 tsp)
- 2 1/2 C warm water (101 Degrees F)
- 1-9 oz package of yellow cake mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 C all purpose flour
Filling
- 1/2 C softened butter
- 3/4 C white sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 3 C confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
- 1/3 C softened butter
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl dissolve yeast into warm water. Let stand about 10 minutes until creamy.
- Add cake mix, salt, and vanilla to yeast and water mixture. Stir well to combine, then stir in the flour, beat well. Cover bowl and let rise in warm place for 1 hour.
- Deflate dough and turn it out onto a well floured surface. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Roll up dough and cut into 3/4 in thick rolls. Place rolls in two lightly greased 9×13 baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 min).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake the rolls in preheated oven for 20 minutes. While rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In medium bowl, stir together confectioners sugar, 1/3 C butter, vanilla, and milk. Let rollst cool slightly then spread with frosting.
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