Description
Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (Funfetti) combine the nostalgic flavors of birthday cake with the beloved cinnamon roll. These soft, fluffy treats are filled with warm cinnamon sugar and vibrant sprinkles, then drizzled with a creamy frosting for an indulgent finish. Perfect for any celebration or simply to brighten your day, these rolls will surely impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- For the filling: 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles
- For the frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Stir in melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 60 minutes or until doubled.
- Roll & Fill: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the surface, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mix and colorful sprinkles. Roll tightly from one long end.
- Slice & Second Rise: Cut into equal pieces (about 12). Place in a greased baking pan and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost: Mix powdered sugar with vanilla extract and enough milk to create a drizzling consistency; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg