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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these soft, fluffy Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls bursting with colorful sprinkles and topped with a light, creamy vanilla cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or a festive breakfast treat, these cinnamon rolls combine tender yeast dough with a sweet butter-sugar filling and a fun sprinkle surprise.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • ⅔ cup (163 g) whole milk, warmed
  • 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
  • ⅔ 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

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

  1. Activate yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Mix briefly and let rest for about 5 minutes until the mixture is bubbly and foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
  2. Mix dough ingredients: Add the beaten eggs, softened butter, remaining 4 tablespoons sugar, all-purpose flour, bread flour, and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Switch to the dough hook attachment and mix on low speed until ingredients begin to combine.
  3. Knead dough: Continue kneading on medium speed with the dough hook until the dough becomes smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl and turn it so all sides are coated. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
  5. Roll out dough: Once doubled, place the dough on a floured surface. Roll into a 10×15-inch rectangle about ¼-inch thick.
  6. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
  7. Spread filling: Evenly spread the butter-sugar mixture over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the entire surface with rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch.
  8. Form rolls: Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife, cut the log evenly into 9 rolls.
  9. Second rise: Spray a 9×9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and arrange the cinnamon rolls inside, cut side up. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  10. Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the rolls for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
  11. Prepare frosting: While the rolls bake, place cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt in the mixer bowl fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until combined, then switch to the whisk attachment and whip on high for 4 to 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  12. Frost rolls: Once the rolls are warm out of the oven, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over them. Garnish with additional rainbow sprinkles for a birthday celebration effect.

Notes

  • Milk should be warm but not hot to ensure proper yeast activation.
  • Dough rising times may vary depending on room temperature.
  • Use a sharp serrated knife for cleaner roll cuts.
  • For softer rolls, cover with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if edges brown too quickly.
  • Sliced rolls can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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