Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 Tbsp instant yeast
• 15 oz box white cake mix
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 6 1/2 cups all purpose flour (more or less)
• 6 Tbsp melted butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup very soft butter
• dash salt
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp almond or vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp buttermilk or milk (more if needed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mix yeast and warm water in a large mixing bowl, let sit till dissolved. Add the cake mix, oil, eggs, salt, and 1 cup of the flour. Beat till smooth.

2. 2

   Add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead a few times on a floured surface. Return to bowl, cover, and let rest for 15-20 minutes.

3. 3

   Roll the dough out into a large rectangle on a counter that has been sprayed with non-stick spray. Spread softened butter over entire surface. Combine the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the top.

4. 4

   Roll up and pinch the seam together to seal. Cut into 24 1" slices and place into 2 greased 9x13" pans. Let rise till doubled, 30-60 minutes.

5. 5

   Bake at 350° for about 25- 30 minutes, or until golden browned on the top and bottom. Let cool for about 15 minutes, then drizzle with frosting.

6. 6

   For frosting: Beat all ingredients in a small bowl, adding enough buttermilk to make a thin frosting that you can drizzle.