Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls. Fluffy, sweet, and drizzled with cream cheese frosting, they bring the joy of birthday cake to your breakfast table. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make rolls will satisfy your sweet tooth and impress your guests!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines white or yellow cake mix
- 2 packages dry yeast
- 2.5 cups warm water
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp salt
- 5 cups flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 0.5-1 cup butter softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon half and half
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- as little or as many as you like Sprinkles of your choice
Instructions
- 1. Mix yeast and warm water until dissolved.
- 2. Combine cake mix, salt, and flour in a large bowl.
- 3. Add warm water/yeast mixture and vanilla to cake mix, salt, and flour mixture. Mix well. This may require kneading with your hands a bit to completely combine ingredients.
- 4. Cover tightly. Let rise for one hour. Punch down and let rise again for another 30-60 minutes.
- 5. On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle shape, approx 1/4 inches thick.
- 6. Once dough is rolled out, brush with softened butter. I found that one stick was adequate for this recipe, but you could use more (or less) if desired.
- 7. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon – use as little or as much as you like.
- 8. Starting at the end opposite from you, roll the dough towards you until all dough is rolled into one long piece.
- 9. Slice dough into 24 equal sized pieces.
- 10. Place rolls in two greased 9x13 pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. I usually sit my rolls on my stovetop while my oven preheats to 350 degrees. This allows them time to rise and provides a bit of warmth from the oven warming.
- 11. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. My rolls took approx 22 minutes. This will depend on your stove and your preference for how brown you like your cinnamon rolls.
- 12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer until creamy. Add in vanilla and milk, mix until well combined. Slowly add in powdered sugar and salt and beat until fluffy. Spread onto cinnamon rolls while they are still hot, allowing frosting to melt into the cinnamon rolls. Finish with a dusting of sprinkles!
Notes
- Tip 1: These rolls can be stored at room temperature for up to two days in an airtight container, but they’re best enjoyed fresh.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the baked rolls for up to a month. Just make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and foil.
- Tip 3: These rolls pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch.
- Tip 4: Feel free to experiment with different flavors by adding chocolate chips or using flavored frosting.
- Tip 5: For an extra special touch, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.