Indulge in the sweet, gooey goodness of Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake—an easy, warm, and delicious dessert made with canned cinnamon rolls and cake mix!

Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake: A Sweet & Easy Homestyle Dessert

If you love homemade cinnamon rolls but don’t have time to make them from scratch, this cinnamon roll dump cake recipe is the perfect solution! This easy homemade dessert combines the flavors of cinnamon swirl cake and canned cinnamon rolls into a warm, gooey, and delicious treat. Plus, it’s super simple to make with just a few store-bought items like boxed cake mix and ready-made cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake

• 2 packages of canned cinnamon rolls (8 count)
• 1 16-ounce container ready-made cream cheese frosting
• 1 21.5-ounce box of cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced

How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake

Preheat & Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F and grease a 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.

Cut the Cinnamon Rolls: Slice each roll into quarters

 

 

and spread them out in a single layer at the bottom of the baking dish.

Melt & Drizzle the Frosting: Microwave the cinnamon roll icing for 15-20 seconds until smooth. Pour it evenly over the rolls.

Add the Cake Mix: Sprinkle the boxed cake mix over the rolls, ensuring even coverage.

Top with Butter & Cinnamon Sugar: Arrange butter slices evenly over the top of the cake mix and sprinkle the included brown sugar mixture on top.

Bake to Perfection: Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool & Serve: Let the cake cool for 15-20 minutes before drizzling with additional ready-made cream cheese frosting.

Tips for the Best Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake

• Let the cake reach room temperature before storing leftovers.
• Use a butter knife to spread the frosting evenly over the warm cake.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls?

Yes! If you want to take this homestyle dessert to the next level, you can swap canned cinnamon rolls for homemade cinnamon rolls. Just make sure they are fully cooked before baking with the cake batter.

What’s the best way to serve this dessert?

This cinnamon roll cake is best served warm with an extra drizzle of frosting. It pairs wonderfully with coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for those with a sweet tooth.

How many calories are in this dessert?

Caloric content will vary depending on portion size, but always check nutrition labels for daily values based on your calorie diet.

This cinnamon roll dump cake recipe is an easy, delicious way to enjoy the flavors of cinnamon swirl cake with minimal effort. Try it today and treat yourself to a slice of warm, gooey goodness!

 

     

Yield: 12

Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake: A Sweet & Easy Homestyle Dessert

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes

Indulge in the sweet, gooey goodness of Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake—an easy, warm, and delicious dessert that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

• 2 packages cinnamon rolls (8 count)
• 1 16 ounce container cream cheese frosting
• 1 21.5 ounce package cinnamon swirl coffee cake mix
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and set the icing containers aside.
   
2. Arrange the cinnamon roll pieces in an even layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
   
3. Remove the foil wrapper from the top of the icing container and place it in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, until melted.Spread the melted icing over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
   
4. Sprinkle the cake mix over the top of the icing. Arrange the slices of butter over the top of the cake mix.Sprinkle the cinnamon topping from the cake mix box over the top of the butter slices.
   
5. Place the pan in the oven to bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the topping is browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, then drizzle with the cinnamon roll icing before serving.
   
   
   

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 460Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 212mgCarbohydrates: 79gFiber: 29gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g

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