Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (2024)

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I have to say, I really love making cinnamon rolls with cake mix. While still the traditional cinnamon roll (yes, you still have to use yeast) they save a few steps and I have been really happy with the taste of each batch I’ve made. Last night I decided to give yellow cake mix a try and in my head yellow cake means birthday cake, which means sprinkles are required. This seems like a pretty fun way to start a birthday (or any random day!).

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Start your day with cake? I say yes. Back in February we started my daughter’s 9th Birthday with some festive cinnamon rolls that used Pioneer Woman’s cinnamon roll recipe

I love Ree’s cinnamon roll recipe, but for a smaller and quicker batch of cinnamon rolls, I am a pretty big fan of going the cake mix route.

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To make these I used the same recipe that I used for the Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls With Cinnamon Roll Frosting

I stuck with a vanilla frosting for today’s cinnamon rolls.

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Another fun twist is using a chocolate cake mix

Delish!

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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls

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Author Christi Johnstone

Fun and festive cinnamon rolls to celebrate a birthday or special occasion!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1 box of Duncan Hines white or yellow cake mix
  • 2 packages of dry yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups of warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 5 cups flour

Filling

  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • Cinnamon
  • 1/2-1 cup butter softened

Frosting

  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon half and half milk can be used
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Sprinkles

  • Sprinkles of your choices as little or as many as you like!

Instructions

Cinnamon Rolls

  • 1. Mix yeast and warm water until dissolved.

  • 2. Combine cake mix, salt and flour in a large bowl.

  • 3. Add warm water/yeast mixture and vanilla to cake mix, salt and flour mixture. Mix well. This may require kneading with your hands a bit to completely combine ingredients.

  • 4. Cover tightly. Let rise for one hour. Punch down and let rise again for another 30-60 minutes.

  • 5. On a floured surface, roll dough into a rectangle shape, approx 1/4? thick.

  • 6. Once dough is rolled out, brush with softened butter. I found that one stick was adequate for this recipe, but you could use more (or less) if desired.

  • 7. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Sprinkle with cinnamon – use as little or as much as you like.

  • 8. Starting at end opposite from you, roll the dough towards you until all dough is rolled into one long piece.

  • 9. Slice dough into 24 equal sized pieces.

  • 10. Place rolls in two greased 9×13 pans. Cover and let rise until doubled in size. I usually sit my rolls on my stovetop while my oven preheats to 350 degrees. This allows them time to rise and provides a bit of warmth from the oven warming.

  • 11. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. My rolls took approx 22 minutes. This will depend on your stove and your preference for how brown you like your cinnamon rolls.

  • 12. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Frosting

  • Beat cream cheese and butter with a mixer until creamy. Add in vanilla and milk, mix until well combined. Slowly add in powdered sugar and salt and beat until fluffy. Spread onto cinnamon rolls while they are still hot, allowing frosting to melt into the cinnamon rolls.

  • Finish with a dusting of sprinkles!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Duncan Hines

Disclaimer

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Remember to check out this post for the cake mix cinnamon roll recipe. On Friday I will be headed back to the Duncan Hines Test Kitchen for a visit and will hopefully bring back even more fun ideas and ways to use cake mixes! 🙂

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Comments

  1. Neel says

    Hi !!!
    Any other option for yeast .. and how much yeast is 2 packages of yeast = teaspoons
    Pls let me k ow looking ges to make them
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Christi Johnstone says

      No other option as it’s needed to help the rolls rise. There are 2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast in a packet. If you are looking for an answer like that in a hurry, since I can’t be on the site 24/7, you can always google search and you’ll find what you need. Enjoy!

      Reply

  2. Karilee says

    Tried this with a spice cake mix. It was amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  3. Alisha says

    Great recipe! I made these today for my daughter’s 9th Birthday and she loved them!!! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply

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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (2024)

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Is cinnamon rolls birthday? ›

Characters. Cinnamoroll (born March 6) is a male white and chubby puppy with long ears that enable him to fly.

How do you know when cinnamon buns are ready? ›

Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

How long to bake cinnamon rolls in the oven? ›

Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. While the rolls are cooling, make the frosting: Stir confectioners' sugar, softened butter, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla together in a bowl until well combined. Spread over warm rolls.

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Japanese name: クロミ (Kuromi) Birthday: October 31. Debut year: 2005. Gender: Female. Species: Rabbit.

Can you refrigerate uncooked cinnamon roll dough? ›

These are easy to make ahead. You have two choices: you can make the dough and chill up to 2 days, then shape, let rise and bake, as described in the recipe, OR you can make the dough, chill for 2 hours, then shape, cover with plastic wrap that is sprayed with nonstick spray and chill for up to 2 days.

Do you store cinnamon rolls in the fridge or on the counter? ›

Do you need to refrigerate cinnamon rolls? Unfrosted cinnamon rolls do not need to be refrigerated and will keep best at room temperature. Iced cinnamon rolls, and especially rolls with cream cheese frosting, should be stored in the fridge.

Can you leave Pillsbury cinnamon rolls out overnight? ›

Cinnamon rolls have a great shelf live. They stay good at room-temperature for up to 2 days, in the fridge for up to a week, and in the freezer for up to 2 months if stored properly. Store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap.

Should I cover cinnamon rolls when baking? ›

They will expand more when baked. Preheat the oven to 375F. Brush the tops of the rolls with water or any kind of milk before baking. Cover your pan with foil or a lid (if using a cast iron) and place into preheated oven.

Why are my homemade cinnamon rolls tough? ›

When cinnamon rolls turn out too hard and dense, the yeasted dough didn't rise adequately, according to Miss Vickie's Pressure Cooker Times. If the dough used in a cinnamon roll recipe hasn't doubled in size before being rolled around the sweet filling, too few air bubbles will form.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not light and fluffy? ›

There are a lot of variables that go into the consistency of dough, even down to the weather and humidity. But the most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.

What is the secret ingredient in Cinnabon? ›

Cinnabon's Secret Ingredient

This special Indonesian cinnamon, called Makara, is trademarked by Cinnabon. And because of that trademark, you won't find this product in your local grocery store spice aisle.

Do you bake cinnamon rolls on top or bottom heat? ›

Bake the Cinnamon Rolls

Bake the risen cinnamon rolls in the preheated 350-degree oven on the middle or top rack for 12 minutes, then turn the oven down to 325 degrees. Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes or until the dough bounces back when you tap it lightly with your finger.

Can you let cinnamon rolls rise overnight on the counter? ›

Instead of letting the rolls rise at room temperature and baking them, you'll cut and arrange the rolls in the baking pan, tightly cover them with plastic wrap, immediately transfer them to the fridge and let them rest overnight. (Do not leave them out at room temperature for any longer than needed.)

How old is Cinnamoroll's age? ›

In the real world, Cinnamoroll officially debuted in June 2002, making him more than two decades old. He even celebrated his 20th anniversary with big events, and we'll talk more about that later. But in the Sanrio Universe, Cinnamoroll was born on March 6 and has remained a tiny puppy ever since!

Is Mocha Cinnamoroll's girlfriend? ›

Trivia. Mocha and Cinnamoroll have been seen together in multiple romantic situations, even so much as kissing. There is no confirmation of their relationship status, but clues have shown that they are, in fact, dating.

What is my melody's birthday? ›

My Melody (ja:マイメロディ, Mai Merodī) is a white rabbit character. She is depicted as always wearing a bright red or pink hood that covers her ears. According to official character profiles, her birthday is January 18 and she lives in the forest of Mariland with friends like My Sweet Piano (a sheep), and Flat (a mouse).

Who is the oldest Sanrio character? ›

The first original Sanrio character, Coro Chan, was introduced in 1973. Hello Kitty was added to the lineup of early Sanrio characters in 1974 and the first related merchandise was released the following year.

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