Cake Batter Confetti Cinnamon Rolls

Cake Batter Confetti Cinnamon Rolls

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Ok so I'm so in love with the flavor of CAKE BATTER. I think my obsession started with Cold Stone's cake batter ice cream which I stuffed chalk full of brownies and cookie dough and pretty much just got a huge calorie/sugar overload. In the last year I've often tried to replicate the flavor. That's why I always put cake mix in my buttercream frosting.

When I found cake batter flavored cinnamon rolls on How Sweet It Is, I was enamored. Actually, first I found her cookie dough cinnamon rolls which sounded bloody fantastic, in THEORY. But, I didn't find them so delicious in real-life. However, these super cute, colorful cinnamon rolls were another story entirely. If you love sugar, spice, and Cake Batter, you will adore these.

cake batter cinnamon rolls

cake batter cinnamon rolls

cinnamon rolls with cake batter and sprinkles

Everytime I look at these pics I want to make them all over again!!!

Makes about 36 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. vegetable oil
  • 5 c. flour
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Filling Ingredients

  • melted butter
  • cinnamon
  • brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. white cake mix (dry)
  • multi-colored sprinkles

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar
  • 3/4 c. white cake mix (dry)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 4-8 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
  • multi-colored sprinkles

Recipe Instructions

Cinnamon Roll Instructions

  1. 1) In a large pot combine oil, white sugar and milk over high heat until just before boil.
  2. 2) Let sit for at least 30 minutes or until luke warm.
  3. 3) Stir in package of yeast and 4 cups flour until dough forms.
  4. 4) Cover and let sit for 45 mins to an hour.
  5. 5) Add remaining cup of flour + baking soda + baking powder
  6. 6) Knead into a dough.
  7. 7) Divide into two balls of dough.

Cinnamon Roll Assembly Instructions

  1. 1) Roll out one of the dough balls on floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. 2) Brush with melted butter.
  3. 3) Cover entire surface with a thin layer of brown sugar
  4. 4) Sprinkle cinnamon over surface
  5. 5) Cover surface with cake mix.
  6. 6) Cover cake mix with sprinkles.
  7. 7) Roll tightly into a cylinder
  8. 8) Cut 1/2 inch pieces and place in greased pan.
  9. 9) Repeat with second ball of dough.
  10. 10) Sprinkle with more sprinkles
  11. 11) Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 mins until lightly browned.

Frosting Instructions

  1. 1) Combine dry ingredients with vanilla.
  2. 2) Add in tbsp. of heavy cream until frosting is in medium thick. (not runny, but not too thick to spread)
  3. 3) Pour frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and cover in more sprinkles.
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  • Joni Olson says...

    Posted: August 19, 2011

    Hi Angie, love your website! I found a recipe called “Peach cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting”! I made it yesterday and it rocks. Susie, your aunt, thought you might want to know about it. I found it on http://www.52cupcakes.com then ,just do a search for the cupcakes by name.They pop right up.  They are rich with flavor, have fresh fruit and nutmeg in the mix. I substituted nectarines for the peaches because they were sweeter right now. The mascarpone frosting is decadent. I will never ever lost the frosting recipe. I also added a touch of cinnamon to the frosting, which worked well. Okay, hope you get the chance to try it. Meanwhile, I’m enjoying your ideas and great pics. Joni

  • Angieriver says...

    Posted: August 25, 2011

    Thanks Joni!  Well I should definitely try it as it sounds delicious!  Cupcakes are one of my favorites!  I’m glad you are enjoying the pics.  I’m worried how they will turn out once winter hits, but I’m sure I’ll figure it out:)

  • hannah Kerschen says...

    Posted: October 19, 2011

    You take such good pictures of these yummy looking creations!

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