Easy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

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

Cook Time 18

Resting Time 5

Total Time 33

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

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