Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

Transform your breakfast game with these irresistibly soft and fluffy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls—a sweet, ooey-gooey treat that combines the convenience of store-bought cake mix with the homemade charm of classic cinnamon rolls. This beginner-friendly recipe uses yellow cake mix as the secret ingredient, lending a rich flavor and perfectly tender texture to the dough. Infused with a buttery cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, these rolls are an indulgent delight for any occasion. Ready in just two hours with minimal effort, they’re perfect for weekend brunches, holiday mornings, or anytime you’re craving something sweet. Serve them warm and watch them disappear! Keywords: cake mix cinnamon rolls, homemade cinnamon rolls, easy breakfast recipes, sweet rolls recipe, cinnamon sugar rolls.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
• 5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 packets (4.5 teaspoons total) Active dry yeast
• 2 cups Warm water (110°F)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon
• 1.5 cups Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, 4 cups of flour, and the yeast.

Step 2

Gradually add the warm water to the dry mixture, stirring until a sticky dough forms.

Step 3

Slowly incorporate the remaining 1 cup of flour, kneading the dough until it is smooth and elastic (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 4

Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough in it, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface.

Step 6

Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches in size.

Step 7

Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the buttered dough.

Step 9

Starting on one long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.

Step 10

Place the slices, cut side up, into a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, leaving a little space between each roll.

Step 11

Cover the pan with a towel and allow the rolls to rise again for 30 minutes.

Step 12

While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 13

Once risen, bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 14

While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 15

Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for about 5 minutes, then drizzle the glaze over the top.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious cake mix cinnamon rolls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2219.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7252.3

Total Fat 234.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 126.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 497.8mg	0%
Sodium 2295.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1236.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.7g	0%
Total Sugars 604.4g
Protein 92.8g	0%

Vitamin D 124.8IU	0%
Calcium 958.5mg	0%
Iron 38.1mg	0%
Potassium 1846.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.4%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 66.6%