Description
These Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls are soft, homemade rolls filled with cinnamon brown sugar and festive sprinkles, then topped with a creamy glaze. They’re perfect for birthdays, brunch, or any sweet celebration.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/4 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let foam.
- Add butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix in flour and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let rise until doubled.
- Roll out dough and spread with softened butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, brown sugar, and half the sprinkles.
- Roll tightly and cut into 12 rolls.
- Let rise again until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F for 22–26 minutes.
- Mix glaze ingredients and spread over warm rolls.
- Top with remaining sprinkles.
Notes
- Do not overheat milk or it can kill the yeast.
- Dough should feel soft and elastic after kneading.
- Avoid overbaking to keep rolls tender and moist.
- Let rolls cool slightly before glazing so icing doesn’t melt completely.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- rising time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes