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Birthday Cake Cinnamon Rolls (Like Funfetti Cake!)

Time
4 hr
Makes
12
Ingredients
23
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Ingredients

Servings
12 servings
Amounts
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 100°F (38°C)
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (14g) active dry or instant yeast (2 standard size packets)*
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into 4 pieces
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 and 1/2 cups (563g) all-purpose flour or bread flour (spooned & leveled), plus more as needed
  • 2 teaspoons canola, vegetable, or olive oil for bowl (or use nonstick spray)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature & divided
  • 2/3 cup (84g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons (16g) powdered coffee creamer or nonfat instant dry milk (do *not* omit)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (85g) rainbow sprinkles (not nonpareils)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (113g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon (30ml) whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • optional: extra sprinkles for garnish
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