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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls from Box Cake

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls from Box Cake

Soft, fluffy, and easy red velvet cinnamon rolls made with box cake mix, filled with cinnamon sugar, and topped with creamy frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • oven or whisk
  • Baking dish
  • knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix cake mix, flour, yeast, warm water, egg, and melted butter into a soft dough. Let rise until doubled.
    Roll dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle cinnamon sugar filling.
    Roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place in greased baking dish. Let rise again.
    Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes until fluffy and golden.
    Mix frosting ingredients and spread over warm rolls.