Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls

Oh, that’s a fun twist! 🎂✨ Here’s a recipe for Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls — soft, gooey rolls with that birthday cake flavor baked right in:

🎂 Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 large egg

• ¼ cup butter, melted

• 3 ½ – 4 cups all-purpose flour

• ½ tsp salt

For the filling:

• ½ cup butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar

• 2 tbsp cinnamon

• ½ cup boxed funfetti (or yellow cake mix) powder

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2 tbsp boxed cake mix powder

• 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Sprinkles, for topping 🎉

Instructions:

1. Make the dough:

   • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

   • Mix in sugar, egg, melted butter, and salt.

   • Stir in flour gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours (until doubled).

2. Prepare filling:

   • Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cake mix powder into a spreadable paste.

3. Assemble rolls:

   • Roll dough into a rectangle (about 15×9 inches).

   • Spread filling evenly over dough.

   • Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 12 rolls.

4. Second rise:

   • Place rolls in a greased 9×13 baking dish. Cover and let rise another 30–40 minutes.

5. Bake:

   • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden but still soft.

6. Glaze & finish:

   • Whisk powdered sugar, cake mix powder, vanilla, and milk until smooth.

   • Drizzle over warm rolls and top with colorful sprinkles. 🎊

They taste like birthday cake meets cinnamon rolls — soft, gooey, sweet, and festive.

Do you want me to also give you a shortcut version using canned cinnamon roll dough + cake mix for a super quick fix?