In the whimsical town of Jubilee, where every day felt like a celebration, there was a bakery that was the heart and soul of the community: The Sprinkle Spoon. This bakery, known for its colorful and creative treats, was a place where joy was served by the slice, and every pastry told a story of imagination and delight. The mastermind behind these confections was none other than Ellie, a baker whose passion for bringing smiles to people’s faces was matched only by her love for baking.

As Ellie prepared for the annual Jubilee Festival, an event that celebrated the town’s founding with vibrant parades, joyful music, and, of course, lots of cake, she pondered over creating a special treat that would capture the essence of the festival. Inspiration struck as she reminisced about her childhood birthdays, filled with laughter, funfetti cakes, and the warm embrace of loved ones. Why not combine the comfort of a cinnamon roll with the festive spirit of a birthday cake? Thus, the idea for Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls was born.

Using her grandmother’s cherished cinnamon roll recipe as a foundation, Ellie set out to infuse it with the joy and colors of a birthday celebration. She incorporated vanilla cake batter into the dough, adding a hint of sweetness and a cake-like texture that was both familiar and novel. To bring the festive flair of a birthday cake, she folded funfetti sprinkles into the dough, ensuring each roll would be a burst of color and happiness.

But Ellie didn’t stop there. She wanted these cinnamon rolls to be an ode to birthdays everywhere, so she topped them with a vanilla glaze that was rich, creamy, and reminiscent of the best birthday cake frosting. A final sprinkle of rainbow sprinkles crowned each roll, making them not just a treat for the taste buds but a feast for the eyes as well.

When the Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls made their debut at The Sprinkle Spoon on the morning of the Jubilee Festival, they were an instant sensation. Festival-goers, drawn in by the irresistible aroma of baking cinnamon and vanilla, were delighted by Ellie’s creation. Each bite of the soft, fluffy rolls, with their swirls of cake batter and bursts of colorful sprinkles, was like a taste of childhood joy and celebration.

The rolls became a symbol of the Jubilee Festival, a reminder that even the simplest moments could be transformed into celebrations with a little creativity and a lot of love. Ellie’s Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls were more than just a festival treat; they were a testament to the power of baking to bring joy, to turn every day into a celebration, and to make every moment a little sweeter.

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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 12 rolls

Prep Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes

Celebrate every day like it's your birthday with our Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a funfetti-infused dough, sweet cinnamon filling, and a creamy vanilla glaze. These rolls are the perfect fusion of classic breakfast and celebratory cake, making every morning a little more special.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup vanilla or white cake batter (from a mix or homemade)
• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles

For the Filling

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Vanilla Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons milk
• Additional rainbow sprinkles for topping

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large mixing bowl. Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, cake batter, and mix until combined.
2. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in rainbow sprinkles gently.
3. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
5. Roll out dough on a floured surface into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with sugar and cinnamon.
6. Roll up dough tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Pour over warm rolls.
9. Sprinkle additional rainbow sprinkles on top of the glaze before it sets.

Notes

For a richer cake flavor in the dough, you can increase the amount of cake batter up to 3/4 cup, adjusting the flour as needed to maintain the dough consistency.

Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting completely.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 585Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 210mgCarbohydrates: 89gFiber: 2gSugar: 50gProtein: 7g