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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Celebrate every day like it's your birthday with these Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls! Soft, fluffy rolls, like my classic cinnamon rolls, are filled with a sweet, buttery brown sugar mixture and loaded with colorful rainbow sprinkles!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Rise Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Keyword: birthday cake cinnamon rolls, Birthday Cake Rolls
Servings: 9 rolls
Calories: 702kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

Dough

  • cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed in the microwave for about 30 seconds
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 envelope (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (127 g) bread flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • cup (130 g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles

Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (188 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • rainbow sprinkles, for garnish

Instructions

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add warm milk, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and yeast. Mix briefly, then let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  • Add eggs, butter, the remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and salt. Switch to the dough hook attachment. Mix on low speed to combine.
  • Continue kneading on medium speed until the dough is smooth, about 5 minutes.
  • Spray a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough into the bowl, rotating it to grease all sides. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, 1-2 hours.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, place it onto a floured counter or work surface. Roll the dough into a 10×15-inch rectangle, about ¼-inch thick.

Filling

  • In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt.
  • Evenly spread the butter mixture over the dough, making sure it covers the entire surface.
  • Sprinkle the entire surface with sprinkles.

Assembly

  • Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Starting on the long edge of the dough, tightly roll it up (like a log or cylinder).
  • Using a very sharp knife, evenly cut the log into 9 rolls. Place them into the prepared baking dish, filling side up.
  • Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges and done in the middle.
  • When the rolls are almost done baking, make the frosting.

Frosting

  • To the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix on low just to combine.
  • Once the ingredients are all incorporated and smooth, switch to the whisk attachment. Mix on high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Immediately frost the rolls while still warm.
  • Finish with a sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll with frosting | Calories: 702kcal