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With Salt and Wit

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50 October 28, 2017 Breads

Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

These Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls are made easier by starting with a cake mix then drizzled in a delicious brown sugar maple glaze! Your family will love waking up to these!

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, PartiesHello lovers.

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

While everyone was still dreaming of all things corn, zucchini and margaritas, my heart was pitter-pattering for all things pumpkin and hot cocoa.

You see, in order to bring delicious, fall-inspired treats and dishes for you all, I have to start brainstorming and testing recipes a couple months in advance. Our kitchen is all sorts of confused.

But when it came time to whip these babies up, there was no complaining in our neck of the woods.

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

These cinnamon rolls pay homage to every Thanksgiving Day memory. For as long as I can remember, we head to my Nana’s house for a Thanksgiving Day brunch after a run called The Gobble Wobble…you know. With the intention of burning off some of that hefty meal that follows later in the day. We just really throw in the towel and start the day with my Aunt’s famous cinnamon rolls! No ordinary cinnamon rolls though.

Fluffy.

Light.

Loaded with cinnamon.

Drenched in a gooey glaze.

And made with a cake mix!

Say what?

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

A shortcut! A shortcut that will make your life so much easier and you will be thanking me when the holidays roll around and a homemade treat is essential but not slaving in the kitchen a minute longer is necessary.

Hello my life once the baby comes…

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

I love these pumpkin cake mix cinnamon rolls for so many reasons. The cake mix takes the place of all the leavening agents, sugar, and such. Think of cake mix cookies. It makes these rolls nearly fool proof. Perfect for someone who is just finally finding their way in the baking world! For today’s rolls, I start with a pumpkin cake mix (obviously), but feel free to use regular or another flavor to celebrate something special. Say funfetti for a birthday? Oh yes.

Another reason the pumpkin or yellow cake mix cinnamon rolls are a favorite? You can make them the evening before and let them rise overnight in the fridge. Simply make the rolls through slicing and placing on a pan. Then you can cover and place in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to bake, take out a couple of hours before hand and place in a cold oven. No needing to preheat. Another perk!

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

And the last component that I love? Oh that glaze. Bowl. Spoon. Mouth.

It is incredibly delicious and takes these Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls from good to fan-freakin-tastic! You will forget all about pillsbury cinnamon rolls. I suggest doubling it so you have this ooey, gooey glaze to pour onto just about everything this fall.

Now how is that for starting fall off right?

Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Partiesmeal prep tips:

  1. You can make them the evening before and let them rise overnight in the fridge. Simply make the rolls through slicing and placing on a pan. Then you can cover and place in the fridge overnight. When you are ready to bake, take out a couple of hours before hand and place in a cold oven. No needing to preheat.

  2. Prepare the filling and icing. Store in sealed containers in the fridge until ready to use.

Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Sugar Maple Glaze

Megan

Yields 24

These Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls are made easier by starting with a cake mix then drizzled in a delicious brown sugar maple glaze! Your family will love waking up to these!

2 hrPrep Time

30 minCook Time

2 hr, 30 Total Time

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Ingredients

  • Dough:
  • 1 box pumpkin cake mix
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour (or more if dough is too soft)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast or 1 pkg yeast
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • 2 1/2 cups warm water (115 - 120 degrees F)
  • Filing:
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted (or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 c packed coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • Icing:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 2 - 3 Tbsp water (enough to make it pourable)

Instructions

  1. Dough: In a stand mixer, add the cake mix, flour, yeast and pumpkin pie spice. Add the warm water and mix until dough comes to a ball.
  2. Put dough into an oiled bowl. Spray top of dough and cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Punch dough down and knead out all the air bubbles.
  4. Flour a work surface and roll dough to an 18x20” rectangle.
  5. Filling: Mix together the ingredients for the filling: pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
  6. Spread over dough.
  7. Roll up dough starting at 18” side. Spray jelly roll pan with non-stick spray.
  8. Slice rolls into 3/4” and place on prepared pan. Should make 24 rolls.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap.
  10. If baking that day, let rise for 45 minutes. Put in cold oven and turn to 350 degrees. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tops start to turn golden brown.
  11. If baking the next day, cover with plastic wrap, put them in the fridge and take out a couple of hours before baking. Put them in a cold oven and turn to 350 degrees F. Bake for 30-33 minutes, or until tops start to turn golden brown.
  12. Icing: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the icing. Set aside until ready to eat.
  13. Drizzle with frosting before serving.
Recipe Type: Bread

Notes

*If you cannot find pumpkin cake mix, spice cake mix works too! Just add another tablespoon or 2 of pumpkin pie spice!

*For meal prep and overnight tips, see above in blog post.

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Easy No Yeast Pumpkin Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls, Overnight, White, Gluten Free, Families, Christmas, Baking, Parties

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Comments

  1. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    September 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I'm going to have to try these! I love pumpkin rolls :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:50 am

      I hope you do! They were gone in no time here ;) Thanks Aimee!
      Reply
  2. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox says

    September 10, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Totally in love with these cinnamon rolls....and I love how easy they are!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Awe thanks! Sometimes we just need an easy button for these little indulgences! Thanks Kellie!
      Reply
  3. Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says

    September 10, 2015 at 8:26 am

    These are goooorgeous and they look SO good! I love Fall and everything pumpkin so these cinnamon rolls are definitely on my Fall baking list, for sure!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Why thank you Jessica! I couldn't agree more...fall is great! Thanks Jessica...hope you enjoy them!
      Reply
  4. Nutmeg Nanny says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:31 am

    What an awesome looking batch of cinnamon rolls! Love that it's made easier by using pumpkin cake mix....yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Why thank you! And cake mix for the win!
      Reply
  5. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:57 am

    The gobble wobble..haha! I love it! I'm such a sucker for cinnamon rolls and my mouth is seriously watering looking at these! Love this fall treat Meg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      It is so much fun! And I second that. They get me every time! Thanks Danae!!
      Reply
  6. Annie @Maebells says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:29 am

    These look incredible! So light and fluffy and that glaze is amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks so much Annie! Oh that glaze...just pass me a spoon!
      Reply
  7. Stephanie says

    September 10, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I can't even stand how yummy these look! I need them :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 12:02 pm

      Why thank you Stephanie! I will gladly share some with you ;)
      Reply
  8. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    September 10, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    I love fall baking and how it fills the house with wonderful aromas!! I can't wait to try these out and love how you made them easier!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      I hope you do..they are always a hit around our house! Thanks Malinda!
      Reply
  9. Michelle | A Latte Food says

    September 10, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Umm, these totally look like Thanksgiving dreams! These look like a thing of glory, and I am all about the cake mix shortcut (cake mix is so good!). Delish!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      For sure! Thanks Michelle!
      Reply
  10. Sara says

    September 10, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    Using a cake mix is totally genius, can't wait to make these for the kids!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 10, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Why thank you Sara! Hope your littles love em too!
      Reply
  11. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    GENIUS shortcut!! Love this!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:01 am

      Thanks Becky! I will take all the shortcuts I can get ;)
      Reply
  12. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    September 10, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I can't believe these are made with cake mix!! They look amazingggg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:02 am

      Thanks girl! Definitely a time saver!
      Reply
  13. Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says

    September 11, 2015 at 7:19 am

    I am so ready for all things pumpkin!!! These look so good, and I love that they use a cake mix!!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 11, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Glad you are too! Thanks Jocelyn!
      Reply
  14. Maryanne @ the little epicurean says

    September 11, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I can't wait to start fall baking. This looks absolutely amazing. I wish I could smell it fresh from the oven! :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:02 am

      I am right there with ya! And oh yes. The smell is intense!
      Reply
  15. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    September 12, 2015 at 12:36 pm

    Forget the zucchini. I want THESE! They look amazing, Meg!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:03 am

      I am right there with ya!! Thanks Andi!
      Reply
  16. Beth says

    September 12, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    How have I never heard of cinnamon rolls made using cake mix?! That is a game changer!! Send some rolls plus that cute copper spoon of yours!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      September 15, 2015 at 6:03 am

      Right?! Definitely going to be making more cinnamon rolls in my life now! Thanks girl!
      Reply
  17. Natalie says

    October 2, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    These look amazing! Question - the recipe says it yields 24 rolls but the picture doesn't show that many. Did you have to use two pans? Just wondering so I don't make way too many. Thanks!! Can't wait try them.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 3, 2015 at 6:18 am

      Hi Natalie, thanks! And yes. This recipe makes 24. But with how many times I have made this recipe, I only made half of it. Enjoy!
      Reply
  18. amyjo says

    October 12, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    What brand of cake mix did you use?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 13, 2015 at 7:08 am

      I like Pillsbury or Duncan Hines
      Reply
  19. Paige says

    October 1, 2016 at 10:51 pm

    Yum!!! Can't wait to try! If I make the dough and put it in the refrigerator overnight will it still turn out the same?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 3, 2016 at 8:32 am

      Yes it will! Within the post, I talk about how to make them the night before. Enjoy!
      Reply
  20. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    October 3, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    WOW!! These Cinnamon Rolls are absolutely amaaazing!! I can't wait to try them!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Thanks so much Katerina!
      Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    October 3, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    What?! These look crazy delicious, girl!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:46 pm

      Why thank you Stephanie!
      Reply
  22. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    October 3, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    These look amazing! I never would have known to make them with a cake mix - love it! I'm going to put them on my Thanksgiving morning "to-make" list! Pinning now :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      Oh I want to join your Turkey day morning! Thanks Patricia!
      Reply
  23. Dee says

    October 4, 2016 at 1:09 am

    My kids would absolutely love these -- perfect for Thanksgiving!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      I bet! We all love them around here ;) Thanks Dee!
      Reply
  24. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    October 4, 2016 at 10:15 am

    These are quite the fall treat Meg! Loving that glaze!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 4, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      The glaze is totally addicting! Thanks Trish!
      Reply
  25. Krista says

    October 4, 2016 at 11:37 pm

    I love every part of these! I really love the topping!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 5, 2016 at 8:37 am

      The topping is always the a little added bonus, right?! Thanks friend!
      Reply
  26. Cookin Canuck says

    October 5, 2016 at 1:24 pm

    What a fun idea! These would be awesome for brunch on Thanksgiving weekend.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 5, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      Thanks so much! We love them on Thanksgiving morning!
      Reply
  27. Kelly says

    October 26, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    I made these for a potluck breakfast at work andm while in the end they turned out ok and were delicious, I had a heck of a time! I loved the fact that I could just put everything in my stand mixer and let it go, and the dough rose beautifully. After I rolled it out and filled it though, I rolled it up and the dough was so soft that the roll basically flattened out! It made it very difficult to cut into slices - I only ended up getting about 16, and I had to very carefully pick them up with a long spatula and then reshape them in the pan. I chilled them overnight, and in the morning when the dough was cold I was able to reshape them. I also ended up transferring them to two 11x7 pyrex dishes and they turned out fine. But do you have any tips for when I make them again? If I chilled the roll before slicing it would it work better? Did I not mix the ingredients well enough? Thanks!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

      Hi Kelly, glad they were delicious! So sorry to hear about the difficulty. I would suggest adding more flour to make them more moldable. I hope that helps!
      Reply
      • Kelly says

        October 28, 2016 at 9:56 am

        Thanks Meg, I'll give that a try! Regardless they were still delicious and worth the effort - I received many compliments on them!
        Reply
        • Meg says

          October 28, 2016 at 4:37 pm

          That is great! So glad you all enjoyed them ;) They are hard not to!
          Reply
  28. Rhonda says

    November 12, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    Did you use rapid rise yeast or regular?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 17, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Rhonda! Just regular. Enjoy!
      Reply
  29. Roe says

    October 24, 2017 at 1:57 pm

    cannot wait to try they look so good but couldn't find a temp. would 350 be correct. Thanks
    Reply
    • Meg says

      October 28, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Rose! Check out Steps 10 and 11 of the directions as the baking is slightly different if you are baking day of or next morning. Hope you enjoy!
      Reply
  30. Rachel Brink says

    November 28, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Did you proof the yeast before adding it to the mixture?
    Reply
    • Meg says

      November 29, 2017 at 11:49 am

      I have always made them as the recipe states and had no issues. Hope that helps!
      Reply

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