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Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls

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Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a cake batter twist—swirled with sweet brown sugar, cinnamon, and sprinkles, then finished with a vanilla glaze for a fun and festive treat.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 14 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup yellow cake mix (dry)
  • 1/3 cup sprinkles, divided
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine milk, cream, sugar, and olive oil. Heat over high just until it begins to boil. Remove from heat and let cool for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until warm.
  2. Add yeast to the warm mixture and let sit for a few minutes.
  3. Stir in 4 cups of flour until a sticky dough forms. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  4. After rising, stir in remaining 1/2 cup flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until fully incorporated.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll into a large rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, cinnamon, dry cake mix, and half the sprinkles.
  7. Roll tightly from the long side into a log and slice into 14 even rolls.
  8. Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown.
  10. While rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze.
  11. Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and top with remaining sprinkles.

Notes

  • Letting the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area ensures soft rolls.
  • Use rainbow sprinkles for a colorful and festive look.
  • Substitute cake mix flavor to customize (e.g., funfetti, chocolate).
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 515
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 71g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg