Best 6 Cake Mix Yeast Rolls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of homemade yeast rolls, effortlessly crafted with the convenience of cake mix. Discover a treasure trove of delectable recipes that transform ordinary cake mix into extraordinary yeast rolls. From classic dinner rolls perfect for everyday meals to sweet and savory variations bursting with unique flavors, this culinary journey promises to satisfy every palate. Embark on a baking adventure where simplicity meets creativity, and experience the joy of creating irresistibly fluffy and flavorful yeast rolls that will elevate any occasion.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAKE MIX CINNAMON ROLLS



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This recipe is absolutely delicious. I make them the night before, take them out in the morning and let them rise. I have also made sticky buns with this recipe using a coconut/pecan frosting for the bottom of my pan.

Provided by ARVILLALAR

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 ½ cups warm water
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup white sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans, or to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the cake mix and 3 cups of the flour; stir to combine. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 10x16 inch rectangle. spread the softened butter over the rectangle; sprinkle on brown sugar and cinnamon. Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the rectangle and cut into 1-inch wide rolls.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Pour the melted butter into a small bowl. Mix the white sugar and pecans in another small bowl. Dip the top of each roll in the melted butter, then in the sugar and pecan mixture, then place the topped rolls snugly into the prepared pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until rolls are golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 277.8 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

NEVER-FAIL YEAST ROLLS



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This simple recipe produces sweet, tender rolls and requires no kneading. It's the perfect way for a child to make an impressive contribution to a meal. It's also nice for an adult who wants homemade rolls without the usual fuss.-Karen Gentry, Eubank, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (9 ounces) yellow or white cake mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
Melted butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Beat in the flour, dry cake mix and salt (do not knead). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 12-in. circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up, beginning at the wide end; place point side down on greased baking sheets. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

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CAKE MIX CINNAMON ROLLS



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Use a cake mix shortcut to whip up the easiest cinnamon rolls you'll ever make!

Provided by Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) regular active dry yeast
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2 1/2 to 3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy frosting cream cheese

Steps:

  • Grease 13x9-inch pan or 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix warm water and yeast; let stand 5 minutes.
  • In large bowl, mix cake mix and 2 cups of the flour. Add water-yeast mixture; stir with wooden spoon until dough forms. Add remaining flour 1/4 cup at a time, stirring between each addition, until it comes together in a ball. You may not need all of the flour. Cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Gently punch down dough, and then reshape into ball. Let rest a few minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in small bowl, and set aside to cool. In another small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough into large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Starting with 1 long end, tightly roll up dough into a log. Cut into 12 rolls.
  • Place rolls in pan(s); cover with plastic wrap. Let rise about 30 minutes while you heat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; spread with frosting. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 45 g, TransFat 0 g

FAVORITE FROSTED CINNAMON ROLLS



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I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if you are not accustomed to working with yeast dough, you'll find this dough is easy to handle. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
2-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
FROSTING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes., Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes. For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm rolls.

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QUICK YEAST ROLLS



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This easy yeast roll recipe was given to me by my Great, Great Grandmother. I used it a couple of years ago in our state fair and received first place.

Provided by DCASH30526

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Rolls and Buns

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons shortening
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup hot water
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the shortening, sugar, and hot water. Allow to cool until lukewarm, and mix in the yeast until dissolved. Mix in the egg, salt, and flour. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
  • Grease 8 muffin cups. Divide the dough into the prepared muffin cups, and allow to rise again until doubled in size.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 23.3 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 301.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

YEAST ROLLS



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Make and share this Yeast Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h45m

Yield 24 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups water (110 to 115 degrees)
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix or 1 (9 ounce) package white cake mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
melted butter or margarine

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Beat in the flour, dry cake mix and salt (do not knead).
  • Place in a greased bowl.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Punch dough down; divide in half.
  • Roll each portion into a 12 inch circle; cut each circle into 12 wedges.
  • Roll up, beginning at the wide end; place point side down on greased baking sheets.
  • Brush with butter.
  • Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 119.1, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 4.7, Protein 2.3

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to make the dough. This will save you time and effort.
  • Be sure to let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to double in size and become light and fluffy.
  • If you don't have a bread machine, you can shape the dough into rolls by hand. To do this, divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Place the balls in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and let them rise for 30 minutes, or until they are doubled in size.
  • Bake the rolls at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Serve the rolls warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.

Conclusion:

Cake mix yeast rolls are a quick and easy way to make delicious, homemade rolls. They are perfect for any occasion, from a weeknight dinner to a holiday feast. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a batch of fresh, fluffy rolls that your family and friends will love.

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