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Carrot Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls. I've been making these soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls for so long and they turn out perfect every time! Only 7 ingredients and a breeze to make!

Carrot Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 mins
  • Yield: 24 rolls 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 box carrot cake mix (regular size)
  • 2 pkgs (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water (as warm as your sink will get)
  • 1/4 cup butter (affiliate), melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (affiliate) mixed together

Frosting

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons butter (affiliate), softened
  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla (affiliate) extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (affiliate)

Instructions

  1. In stand mixer with dough hook attachment, mix together flour, cake mix, yeast, and warm water.
  2. Mix on medium low speed for 5 minutes until dough has pulled away from the bowl and has made a nice ball.
  3. Place dough in large greased bowl and let rise for 45-60 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 425 and grease 2 9×13 inch pans (or whatever you have on hand).
  5. Sprinkle a little bit of flour onto a large flat surface, divide dough in half, and roll one of the halves out into a large rectangle (14 inches by 10 inches).
  6. Use pastry brush to spread half the melted butter onto the dough and then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Starting on the long side, roll dough up into a long log and then cut into 12 even rolls. **Tip: I like to use dental floss for quick, smooth cuts!
  8. Place rolls into one of your prepared pans and then repeat steps 5-7 for second pan of cinnamon rolls.
  9. Cover with a clean dish cloth and let rise for another 20 minutes before baking.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes then let cool for 15 minutes before frosting.
  11. For frosting, whip together all frosting ingredients and spread over top of rolls.
  12. Serve warm or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins