Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (Like Funfetti Cake!). These soft, fluffy rolls combine the sweetness of confetti cake with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls. Loaded with colorful sprinkles and topped with a creamy icing, they are perfect for parties, celebrations, or just a whimsical breakfast treat. Whether you serve them fresh out of the oven or heat them up for a cozy afternoon snack, these vibrant rolls are sure to bring joy and cheer to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 100°F (38°C)
- 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) active dry or instant yeast
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature & divided
- 2/3 cup (84g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (16g) powdered coffee creamer
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (85g) rainbow sprinkles
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 Tablespoon (30ml) whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare yeast mixture by combining warm milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy.
- Mix dough ingredients: add remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually incorporate flour until combined.
- Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and prepare the filling by mixing melted butter with sugars, flour, powdered coffee creamer, and sprinkles.
- Assemble and cut the rolls; allow them to rise again before baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven until lightly browned; prepare icing while baking.
- Spread icing over warm rolls and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg