Step 1

Combine yeast, brown sugar, and warm water in mixer bowl. Whisk thoroughly and sit for at least 5 minutes until bubbly.

Step 2

Add in salt, box cake mix, optional food dye and flour a little at a time, mixing in between with a dough hook until you have a dough texture.

Step 3

Scrape the sides, roll into a ball, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

Step 4

After an hour, flour a large surface and knead for a few minutes, then roll out into a large rectangle. Cut sides that are uneven.

Step 5

Mix together melted butter and brown sugar, and sprinkle over your dough. Sprinkle cinnamon as evenly as possible. Flatten with a rolling pin.

Step 6

Roll up into one long roll, then cut every 2 inches. Once rolled, unroll each of them and fold in half.