Name: Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 2 h
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast; ¼ cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; ½ cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup vanilla or funfetti dry cake mix; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp ground cinnamon; ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling); 2 tbsp dry cake mix (for filling); ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (for filling); 8 oz cream cheese, softened; ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting); 2 ½ cups powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting); 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk; ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (for topping)

Description

These Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful treat combining the flavors of cinnamon rolls and birthday cake in one sweet package.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup whole milk
2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup vanilla or funfetti dry cake mix
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
2 tbsp dry cake mix (for filling)
¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (for filling)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
¼ cup rainbow sprinkles (for topping)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk slightly to about 110°F. Combine with granulated sugar and instant yeast in a bowl, let sit until foamy.
Combine Ingredients: Add in eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and dry cake mix, mixing until smooth. Gradually add flour and salt, kneading into a soft, slightly sticky dough.
First Rise: Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Make the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and dry cake mix in a bowl, then fold in rainbow sprinkles.
Roll Out the Dough: Roll out into a large rectangle, spread filling mixture over, leaving half an inch at the edges.
Shape the Rolls: Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 equal pieces.
Second Rise: Place sliced rolls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 to 45 minutes.
Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), bake for about 22 to 26 minutes until golden.
Prepare the Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
Frost and Serve: Once rolls are cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and top with sprinkles.

Notes

If rolls don’t rise, check yeast freshness. Can freeze unbaked rolls; thaw and bake when ready.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

Calories: 280 kcal
Sodium: 190 mg
Protein: 4 g