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freshly baked cake mix cinnamon rolls in a metal tray, golden brown swirls filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with glossy melted vanilla glaze, rich texture and warm tones creating a mouthwatering, homemade appearance.

Easy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 1 vote
Soft, gooey cake mix cinnamon rolls with a foolproof, no-yeast method. Ready in 30 minutes, these rolls deliver bakery-style results without the hassle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Vanilla cake mix Any brand works
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Helps structure
  • 1 cup Warm milk Activates cake mix
  • ⅓ cup Melted butter Adds richness
  • 1 large Egg Binds the dough
Cinnamon Filling
  • ½ cup Brown sugar Adds caramel flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Ground cinnamon Key flavor
  • ¼ cup Softened butter Helps spread evenly
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Enhances aroma
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 4 oz Cream cheese Softened for mixing
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar Sweetens frosting
  • 2 tablespoon Heavy cream Makes it smooth
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking pan Ensures even baking
  • 1 Rolling Pin Rolls dough evenly
  • 1 Large bowl For mixing dough
  • 1 Rubber spatula For spreading filling
  • 1 Whisk Mixing frosting smoothly
  • 1 Sharp knife Cutting rolls evenly
  • 1 Parchment paper Easy cleanup
  • 1 Cooling rack Prevents soggy bottoms
  • 1 Pastry brush Even butter application

Method
 

  1. Mix cake mix and flour.
  2. Add warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix well.
  3. Knead until smooth, let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Roll dough into a rectangle.
  5. Spread butter, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar.
  6. Roll tightly, cut into 12 pieces.
  7. Place in greased pan, let rest 10 minutes.
  8. Bake at 350°F for 18 minutes or until golden.
  9. Cool slightly before frosting.
  10. Mix cream cheese frosting, spread while warm.
  11. Serve immediately.