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Easy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

These easy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls use yellow cake mix as a secret ingredient to create incredibly soft, fluffy rolls in half the time of traditional recipes. Perfect for beginners and experienced bakers alike!
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: breakfast rolls, cake mix cinnamon rolls, cake mix recipes, easy cinnamon rolls, quick cinnamon rolls
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 385kcal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Dental floss or sharp knife
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 box 15.25 oz yellow cake mix
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm water 110-115°F
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Prepare the Dough:

  • Combine cake mix and yeast in a large bowl
  • Add warm water and melted butter, mix well
  • Gradually add flour until soft dough forms
  • Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth
  • Let rise 30 minutes in warm place

Make the Filling:

  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon
  • Have softened butter ready

Shape and Fill:

  • Roll dough to 15x20 inch rectangle
  • Spread with softened butter
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture
  • Roll tightly from long edge
  • Cut into 12 pieces

Second Rise and Bake:

  • Place in greased 9x13 pan
  • Let rise 30 minutes
  • Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes

Frost and Serve:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk
  • Spread on warm rolls

Notes

  • Water temperature is crucial for yeast activation
  • For extra richness, replace water with warm milk
  • Can use white cake mix instead of yellow
  • Best served warm
  • Can be prepared night before and baked fresh in morning

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 585IU | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1.8mg