Looking for an indulgent breakfast or brunch recipe that will wow your guests? Look no further than this Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake made with Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake Mix.
Serve this Krusteaz breakfast casserole warm, topped with a drizzle of cinnamon roll frosting, and watch as everyone goes back for seconds (and thirds)!
Check out all my other Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes for even more deliciousness!
Recipe at a Glance
- Prep: 10 min | Bake: 30–35 min | Difficulty: Easy
- What it is: An easy-to-make breakfast dump cake casserole made with Krusteaz muffin mix, milk, eggs, and a sweet glaze for a warm, homemade-style breakfast or brunch treat.
- Why you’ll love it: Comforting, family-friendly, and full of bakery-style flavor without the fuss of making dough from scratch.
- How to make it: Combine the muffin mix with milk and eggs, fold in pieces of canned cinnamon rolls, bake until golden, and drizzle with sweet glaze.
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Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- TikTok Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage & Serving Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
TikTok Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake
This is a TikTok favorite recipe made with just a few simple ingredients. It bakes up into a warm cinnamon roll casserole that’s perfect for weekend breakfast or holiday brunch when homemade cinnamon rolls can be a lot of work.
Looking for more easy-to-make breakfast ideas? Try my French Toast Cinnamon Rolls, or my Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
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Substitutions and Variations
- If Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Cake Mix is unavailable, you can use other brands like Pillsbury or even a store brand cinnamon cake mix or muffin mix.
- Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture.
- Mix in fresh or frozen fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, or diced apples to enhance flavor.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and cut each into four pieces. Arrange the pieces in a greased 9x12 casserole dish.
Step 2: Remove the foil from the cream cheese frosting canister and microwave for 10 seconds. Spread the warmed frosting over the cinnamon rolls.
Step 3: Dump the flour part only of the cake mix on top of the cinnamon rolls with frosting.
Step 4: Then add the sliced butter on top.
Step 5: Finally add the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, then let cool slightly. Warm the frosting and drizzle over the casserole.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO heat the frosting, then drizzle it over the casserole.
❌ DO NOT prepare this the night before. Try my Overnight French Toast Casserole instead!
Storage & Serving Tips
Refrigerator: Store any leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Freezer: These ingredients do not stand up well to freezing.
Reheating Tips: You can reheat the leftovers in the microwave the next day to enjoy again.
Serving Tips: Serve immediately after drizzling the frosting on top.
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Cinnamon Roll Dump Cake
Ingredients
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Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Open the two cans of cinnamon rolls. Cut each roll into four pieces.
- Place all the cinnamon roll pieces in the bottom of a 9X12 casserole dish that's been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Open the cannister of cream cheese frosting and remove the aluminum cover. Place the cannister in the microwave and warm it up for about 10 seconds.
- Then spread the cream cheese frosting on top of the cinnamon rolls.
- Dump the flour part only of the cake mix on top of the cinnamon rolls with frosting.
- Then add the sliced butter on top.
- Finally add the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture from the cake mix on top.
- Bake for about 40 to 45 minutes.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
- Heat up the frosting that came with both cans of cinnamon rolls and drizzle on top of the casserole.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nita says
What are the measurements for the brown sugar cinnamon topping?
Lois says
The brown sugar cinnamon topping is the packet from the Krusteaz Cinnamon Swirl Cake and Muffin Mix. Thank you for visiting. I hope you enjoy the recipe!