So… I didn’t stop at one outrageous cinnamon roll last weekend.
I clearly made two.
I think this might be the end of my cake batter phase. Unless I dream up something even more ridiculous to flavor with cake batter, I’m pretty cake-battered out. Even the glaze is cake batter–flavored!
These are just as simple as classic cinnamon rolls, and even easier than the cookie-dough-stuffed version. I sprinkled a generous layer of yellow cake mix into the filling along with sugar and cinnamon. The cake mix dissolves into the filling while baking, leaving each roll with that unmistakable cake-batter taste.
Through all of this cake-batter experimentation — cake batter chocolate bark, pancakes, crispy treats — I still haven’t managed to recreate that cake-batter flavor from scratch without using boxed mix. I’ve tried combinations of sugar and vanilla and countless small trials, but nothing has nailed the authentic taste. Most recipes that promise cake-batter flavor rely on actual cake mix, so I stuck with the same box I’ve been using for other treats. It would be neat to make the flavor from basic ingredients, but for now the mix does the trick.
These rolls taste exactly like they look — over the top.
Holy sugar rush.
I love them with all the sprinkles — it’s practically a confetti party. Time to consider investing in sprinkles… and an appointment with the dentist.
Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls
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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 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
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Combine the milk, sugar and oil in a large pot and scald the mixture. Let it cool for about an hour. When it’s cooled but still slightly warm, sprinkle in the yeast 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.
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After the first rise, add the remaining 1/2 cup flour, baking soda and baking powder. Use your hands to ensure the dough comes together. Flour your work surface and roll the dough into a thin rectangle. Brush generously with melted butter, then cover with cinnamon, sugar and 3/4 cup cake mix. Add sprinkles, then roll the dough away from you into a log. Slice into about 1-inch rounds and place in buttered 9-inch pans. Let the rolls rise for about 30 minutes.
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Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, until golden.
Cake Batter Glaze
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Whisk the powdered sugar, cake mix, vanilla and cream (or milk) until smooth. Add more liquid a drop at a time if needed to reach a pourable glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls and top with sprinkles.
Notes
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Just looking at these pictures again makes me want to brush my teeth.