Easy Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
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.
Print Pin Servings: 12
Calories: 290kcal
Cost: 6$
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)
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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 90g | Calories: 290kcal (15%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 7g (44%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg (13%) | Sodium: 270mg (12%) | Potassium: 80mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 200IU (4%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)