Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
You can use boxed cake mix to whip up cinnamon rolls so good, people will think you bought them from a fancy bakery. Soft, gooey, and topped with glaze or frosting, these are a weekend favorite for many.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Baking Dish
- Oven
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 box yellow or white cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 tbsp butter softened
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- vanilla extract optional, for glaze
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, flour, yeast, eggs, and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 50 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice into even rolls. Place into a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and a splash of vanilla, if desired.
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Use canned frosting instead of glaze for a quick and tasty hack—just warm it slightly and drizzle on top.