9x13 inch baking pan
Large mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Dental floss or sharp knife
Stand mixer or hand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
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
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
Frost and Serve:
Beat cream cheese and butter
Add powdered sugar, vanilla, milk
Spread on warm rolls
- 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
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