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 9x13 baking pans. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 45 min).
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Bake 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 rolls cool slightly then spread with frosting.
Notes
Helpful tips
-use a meat thermometer to test the temperature of the water so you don't kill the yeast.
-use floss or threat to cut the cinnamon rolls perfectly.
-the cake mix isn't a full regular box, it is a small 9 oz box or you can use 3/4 of a regular sized box (approximate).
-a Kitchen Aid mixer with a dough hook is helpful but not necessary.
-cook until the rolls are a light brown on top.