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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls

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These quick and easy raspberry cinnamon rolls blend a soft dough with tart raspberries and a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling, making them perfect for brunch or any special occasion.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour divided: 4 cups + 3/4 cup + 1/4 cup
  • 1.5 cups yellow cake mix adds tenderness and subtle sweetness; can substitute plain dry pudding mix
  • 2 packages rapid-rise yeast about 2 x 0.25 oz
  • 2 cups warm water about 105–115°F
  • 1/2 cup butter softened and divided (6 Tbsp for filling + 2 Tbsp melted for glaze)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Filling Ingredients
  • 12 oz frozen raspberries thawed (fresh raspberries can be used but are more delicate)
Glaze Ingredients
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk use 3 for thicker glaze, 4 for thinner

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch jelly pan and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups of the flour, the yellow cake mix, both packages of rapid-rise yeast, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Slowly pour in the warm water and stir until a wet dough forms.
  4. Add 3/4 cup more flour to the wet dough and knead right in the bowl for 1–2 minutes to bring it together.
  5. Sprinkle your work surface with the remaining 1/4 cup flour. Turn the dough out and knead for about 5 minutes until it feels soft and elastic.
  6. Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12 x 16 inches. Spread 6 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk the brown sugar and cinnamon. Generously sprinkle the cinnamon sugar over the buttered dough.
  8. Scatter the thawed raspberries over the cinnamon-sugar layer, spacing them evenly.
  9. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam and both ends to seal.
  10. Using a serrated knife, slice the log into 1½-inch rounds. Place the rolls cut-side up in the prepared jelly pan.
  11. Cover the pan loosely with a clean kitchen towel and set in a warm area for 15 minutes to allow a brief rise.
  12. Remove the towel and bake for 15 minutes, or until the rolls are light golden brown.
Glazing
  1. While the rolls cool on a wire rack, make the glaze by whisking together 3 cups powdered sugar, the remaining 2 tablespoons butter (melted), the vanilla, and 3–4 tablespoons milk.
  2. Generously drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

If you need a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and non-dairy milk. For a less sweet dough, try a reduced-cake-mix version. The recipe is forgiving and yields light, fluffy rolls.
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