Do you love a light and fluffy cinnamon roll? You know, the kind that is raised high, filled with gooey cinnamon filling and frosted with a sweet glaze…. I sure do! I especially love them when the recipe is guaranteed not to fail.

Well, if a cinnamon roll like that is what you want, look no further. I have the PERFECT recipe for you. In fact, it is so good that when my son entered these rolls in the county fair, he won first place!
The secret ingredient is a boxed cake mix. What?! Yep, a cake mix. Any flavor at all. Try a spice mix for a fall roll or how about a lemon or orange mix with a citrus glaze. My favorite is a golden vanilla mix. I bet strawberry would be fun topped with fresh strawberries. The possibilities are all up to you!

Here is the recipe—
Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 box cake mix
- 2 1/2c warm water
- 2Tbs yeast
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1tsp salt
- 5c flour
- 2 c chopped nuts – optional
Cinnamon Filling
- 1 c melted butter
- 1 c sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Frosting–
- 4c powdered sugar
- 1/2c milk
- 2tsp vanilla
Directions:
Combine first six ingredients in a mixer using a dough hook until a soft dough forms. Place dough in a warm place and allow to rise until double about one hour. Roll dough into a 1/4-1/2” rectangle. Spread cinnamon filling evenly over rolled dough. Top with nuts if desired. Carefully roll dough from the long side making a long roll. Cut into 1 1/2” slices. Place very closely together in a large greased cake pan. Let rise for another 30min. Bake at 350* for 30-35min or until golden brown. Frost while warm.

Time to eat! These taste fantastic all warm and gooey:) This pan didn’t last long at my house!


I hope you will give these cinnamon rolls a try. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Let me know how they go:) I’m positive they will make your day a SWEET day for sure❤️❤️


These look just absolutely divine–I am definitely going to try this recipe–thanks so much–love cinnamon in any shape or form;)))
hugs, Julierose
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Hello Julierose! I’m so glad you stopped by:). I hope you love these cinnamon rolls as much as my family does. Have a great day!!❤️❤️
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I have been wanting cinnamon rolls lately. I’ll let you know how they turn out.
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Yea!! I’m excited to hear how they turn out😊
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I have to try these today. Sounds great. Thank you.
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You are so welcome! I am sure they will be a hit with your family too;)❤️
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These look delicious! I’m confused about the pan size, though. Seems like a 9 x 13 cake pan isn’t big enough for all that delicious-ness…do you use a jelly roll pan? Or something else?
Thanks for help with my question!
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Hello! I used a 1/2sheet pan but 2 – 9×13 pans would work fine. You could cut them thicker as well. Maybe 2” thick. Thank you for your question. Happy baking!:)
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Thanks Tracy- I’m making these today…
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An award winner for sure 🙂 and those smiles tell it all ❤
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Hi Sharon! The smiles are what we do all of our creating for…right?:)😊😊❤️❤️
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You are 100% right on 🙂
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heading to the pantry to see what flavor cake mix I have on hand! love a quick bake
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Yea!! Enjoy Lori:).
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Yum, Tracy! Those pictures of the kiddos eating the rolls are so precious. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne
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Hello Roseanne! The kids are definitely the SWEETEST part:)!❤️❤️
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Glad to finally have this yummy recipe!
Thanks for sharing!
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It’s a SWEET one!!! Glad to share it with you my friend 😊❤️
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They sound delish, but in a two-person household and one of us diabetic, it’s probably a bad idea. Maybe for the next greyhound coffee morning picnic, when I can persuade everyone else to eat them!
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Lol! Sometimes just enjoying the non-caloric – no sugar pictures is just enough❤️. Glad to spread a smile 😊
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Those look so amazing Tracy! Thank you for the recipe ❤️
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Wow these look yummy and I cannot believe cake mix was involved – awesome!
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