Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls.
So… I didn’t just make one outrageous cinnamon roll last weekend.
I clearly made two.
I think this is the end of the cake batter era. Unless I come up with something even more ridiculous to create with a cake batter flavor, I’m pretty cake battered out.
Even the glaze is a cake batter glaze!
These are just as simple as the regular cinnamon rolls, and perhaps simpler than the cookie dough stuffed version. I layered a good amount of cake mix on the dough along with the sugar and cinnamon mixture. It worked perfectly. They mix dissolved, leaving the rolls with the cake batter flavor.
In all of this cake batter madness I’ve had going on lately, there is one thing I haven’t been able to master: the cake batter flavor without the actual cake mix! I have tried trial after trial of sugar + vanilla combination and just can’t get it. I can’t even find anything on google… and google usually answers everything. Every other “cake batter” recipe I find uses the actual cake mix, hence my usage of the mix. I don’t mind – I’m still using the same box from the cake batter chocolate bark – but I think it would be really cool to be able to create the cake batter flavor from scratch.
No can do.
So these tasted just how they look – over the top.
Holy sugar rush.
Of course I find them wildly fun with all of the sprinkles going on. I think it’s time to buy stock in sprinkles. And head to the dentist.
Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 package dry yeast, or 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup of yellow cake mix
- melted butter
- cinnamon
- sugar
- sprinkles
Cake Batter Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup yellow cake mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- sprinkles
Instructions
Cinnamon Rolls
- Mix the milk, sugar and oil in a large pot. Scald the mixture, then let cool for one hour. When it has cooled (but is still slightly warm), sprinkle the yeast into the milk mixture and let it sit for a minute. Add four cups of flour and mix until a dough forms, then cover and let rise for at least one hour.
- After an hour, add the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, baking soda and powder and mix. I use my hands to make sure the dough completely comes together. Flour your workspace and roll the dough with a rolling pin until it’s thin and somewhat rectangular, then brush with melted butter (as much as you want – I use at least one melted stick) and generously cover with cinnamon, sugar and 3/4 cup cake mix. Sprinkle on sprinkles, then starting with the end away from you, roll the dough into a line towards you. Slice the rolls about 1 inch thick and lay in pans (I use aluminum 9 inch cake pans) that have been brushed with melted butter. Let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
Cake Batter Glaze
- Mix ingredients together until a smooth glaze forms. If needed, add more liquid one drop at a time until desired consistency is reached. Pour over cinnamon rolls then cover in sprinkles.
Notes
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177 Comments on “Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls.”
You are the cake batter queen! :-)
As always these look amazing. I am still awestruck with your creativity. I wish I had that gene. But since I obviously don’t I will live vicariously through you. :) Happy Satruday friend!
oh holy goodness. those look GREAT!
They are definitely the prettiest cinnamon rolls I’ve seen! SPRINKLES :D
I’ve never made cinnamon rolls, they’re not so much of a big thing here in the UK, but I should definitely get round to it soon.
OH. MY.
Unbelievably beautiful pictures
Sheer brilliant. I bought cake mix earlier this week because I need to try all of these cake mix recipes!
I was actually thinking of baking a similar sweet roll this weekend… i think I still will, with modifications as I don’t have access to “cake batter” – at least not the yellow cake mix cake batter. I’m assuming that is what you use.
we are having a link up party for sweet rolls this month over at Sweet Rolls that Rock blog and you are more than welcome to link up both of your sweet roll/cinnamon roll recipes.
cheers, Melissa
http://sweet-rolls-that-rock.blogspot.com/2011/03/sweet-rolls-o-rama-linky-party.html
I can’t wait to make these! They look AMAZING. Love Cake batter
I’ve just recently found your site and just LOVE all your recipes and your madness with cake batter! I live in Europe so can’t get my hands on it (without great expense) and do what I can to make the homemade version. But you’re right, it’s not got the same flavor! I might have to try the cake batter flavor that’s been mentioned! I hope you’ll get some and start showing us many more creations with it!! =)
Holy. Freakin. Yum. I just love looking at those, they’re so pretty with the sprinkles!! I think I’d better stop gawking before I gain weight just looking though :)
Oh my gosh….I think you can stop blogging now….I’m not sure it can get any better than this!!! :) Wow….delicious, decadent and oh-so-cute!!!
I think I need these. Not want. NEED. I need these in my life.
Not only do those look amazing to eat, but they are sooo pretty with all the sparkles! I love it!
You really are a genius- they look fabulous!!! :)
A lot of mixes use “natural and artificial flavors.” Have you tried buying the artificial vanilla flavor or the butter flavored extract? I’m an advocate for the real stuff, but the “artificial” is what makes the boxed mix sooo good :-)
Holy sugar rush is right. Dang it. I want these ASAP, in my mouth! Genious.
Yum. I want those for my birthday this year. And I’ll just say, if you need to get those out of your house, feel free to send them my way. ;)
Cake batter is one of my many weaknesses. I feel like you have hit that spot several times here recently. I need too cook breakfast more often so I can finally give in! Maybe I need to just serve breakfast for dinner. Yes that is the solution! Cannot wait to try these!
After you posted the cake batter rice crispie treats, I scoured the internet looking for a way to make cake batter mix myself. I am a little scared of some of the ingredients in the box. I will keep looking, and may just try some fancy mix from whole foods or something in the meantime!
If you’re looking to make your own ‘boxed’ cake mix check out this site. I don’t know if the flavor will be the same, but it’s worth a shot!
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2011/02/homemade-cake-mix.html
My sister & neice would love these!! They look like Funfetti cinnamon buns – so fun!!
These sweet rolls look amazing. I noticed that a few folks suggested you check out the King Arthur website. I am sure I have seen a cake flavoring as well as something called ” Sweet Buttery Dough” extract. Maybe one of these or the other will be what you are looking for.
Keep the great recipes coming. I really enjoy checking your site each day.
Thanks Nancy!
These are just too cute for words. If I close my eyes, I can imagine these in front of me…
what a great idea for birthdays.
These are so over the top, and I am SO happy you did it. Awesome.
I don’t think I’m ready for the cake batter era to end. It’s been a wonderful time. I’ll miss it so.
wowwww!!
i have to make these!
this is what i used for cake mix because i was out:
http://www.whatkatiesbaking.com/2011/02/abcs-frosted-cake-batter-rice-crispies.html
but that extract looks awesome!
OMG is all I have to say about these! My birthday is coming up very soon and I think these would make the perfect birthday breakfast :)
Love the sprinkles!
I just wanted to share the treasure I just found…homemade sprinkles!!!!
http://www.kitchendaily.com/2011/02/24/cake-sprinkles/
Homemade box cake mix recipe!!!
http://iammommy.typepad.com/i_am_baker/2011/02/homemade-cake-mix.html
I’ve made it before and while it’s delicious as cake, the actual mix still doesn’t have the cake batter flavor!
I made the cake batter rice krispies yesterday and have ate 1/2 the pan. And now this? Your recipes are like crack (addictive… not life ruining).
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ahh love cake batter and the combo with cinnamon rolls omg amazing, I am DEFINITELY testing this one out :)
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Do you have a bulk supply of sprinkles? It would certainly appear that way :)
I think I need one, don’t you?
The thought of cake batter era coming to an end saddened me.
So I made baked cake batter doughnuts this morning.
Then all was right with the world again. :)
I <3 sprinkles too!
These look so insanely delicious :)
That looks absolutely amazing. I’m pretty sure I’m salivating right now… I’m new to your blog and I’ve saved about 20 of your recipes and I’ve experimented with one already. Thank you!
Thank YOU Kim! :)
oh my gosh. i HAVE to do this.
Pure (evil) brilliance! One doesn’t need to taste these to know that they’re fantastic… though a bite wouldn’t hurt.
Oh, you lovely being! I had no idea there were others out there with the cake batter obsession. Every time I see a cake batter recipe on your page I nearly seize in ecstasy [but quickly revive myself to take a crack at whatever wonder you provided]. Please oh please keep up the delicious work!
I absolutely love all the cake batter recipes that you’ve come up with! Definitely going to try out these cinnamon rolls!
had to comment.
not me
they make me droop
Can you freeze the uncooked rolls? Four pans worth is more than I can get rid of among friends and family and I don’t dare eat so much or want to waste it either! Sounds delicious!
Your poor dentist. ;-) I just love your addiction to cake batter. All of your sweet recipes look so so good! Mmmm!
Hey jess, have you seen that Mel’s Kitchen Cafe (and I think Amanda – I am baker) has a homemade cake mix that you can freeze or use in place of dry cake mixes? I wonder if that could help you out in your search?
I’ve tried homemade mixes – they don’t have the cake batter flavor when dry!
Wow. I don’t even…I can’t even…I’m speechless. Want!
Girl…you are much too fun. It has become quite clear that you’ve discovered the key to a happy life–lots of rainbow sprinkles!!!