For a homemade yeast roll, these Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls are relatively quick to make and the result is a super soft cinnamon roll. Top these homemade sweet rolls with a cream cheese frosting for a delicious breakfast, brunch or afternoon snack.
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
I have seen recipes for Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls being shared on social media and other blogs and I, honestly, thought it was a fairly new way to make a yeast cinnamon roll. Then Barbara found this recipe in the Pot ‘O Gold Cookbook that our great-aunt gave our grandma for her 60th wedding anniversary almost 20 years ago.
So we had to try it and see if all the buzz was for real.
This recipe did not disappoint. These tasty rolls are super soft and only made better with this Cream Cheese Frosting.
How To Make Cinnamon Rolls using Cake Mix:
Instructions:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; add cake mix and flour.
- Knead for 5 minutes.
- Let rise until doubled in size.
- Split dough into half.
- Roll out each half to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Brush with melted butter; sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up tight like a jelly roll; cut into 1 inch slices.
- Place in a greased 13 x 9 inch pan; bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
For the full instructions for tasty cinnamon rolls using cake mix, scroll to the bottom of this post.
The great thing about this yeast recipe is that it is relatively fast for a homemade cinnamon roll. You only let them rise one time, much different than yeast roll recipes we typically make.
One quick note, the last couple of times I have needed a yellow cake mix I had a hard time finding it in the grocery store. Maybe it is just in our hometown but just in case, here is a link to some good options.
Don’t have time to make breakfast rolls from scratch? Try these Quick Cinnamon Rolls using refrigerated crescent rolls. Or, if you have plenty of time go all out and try Grandma’s Butterscotch Pecan Rolls for the ultimate treat.
Our Favorite Breakfast Recipes
Overnight French Toast Casserole
Loaded Breakfast Meat Casserole
Easy Pancake Sausage Casserole
For a homemade yeast roll, these Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls are relatively quick to make and the result is a super soft cinnamon roll.
- 2 packages of dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups warm water
- 1 pkg. yellow cake mix
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Dissolve yeast in warm water; add cake mix and flour. Knead for 5 minutes.
- Let rise until doubled in size.
- Divide into two parts.
- Roll out one at a time to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Brush butter over entire surface of dough.
- Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over dough.
- Roll up tightly like a jelly roll, and cut into 1-inch thick slices.
- Repeat with second ball of dough.
- Place in greased 13x9 inch metal pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
- A white cake mix could be substituted for a yellow cake mix.
- Slather these with cream cheese frosting for the ultimate breakfast.
- Or, try a shortcut version using crescent rolls.
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These look Fantastic.
When cake mixes go on sale, I stock up and store in freezer. Nice to have a cake mix on hand when in a pinch, unexpected company, last minute cupcakes needed, etc.
Never thought about storing them in the freezer! Thanks for sharing.
Could these be assembled then baked the next morning?
We’ve never done it but have seen recipes that say you can. If you try it, just be sure to pull them out of the refrigerator and let them sit for at least an hour at room temp! let us know if you try it.
Do not have metal pan, can a glass pan be used?
Yes, you can. Just watch the baking time!
This recipe doesn’t call for eggs? Is that correct?
No eggs needed for this one!