🌀 Giant Cinnamon Roll Recipe – Easy Cast Iron Favorite
If there’s one thing that makes a brunch table feel extra special, it’s a fresh, gooey cinnamon roll. But this isn’t just any roll—it’s a giant cinnamon roll recipe baked golden in a cast iron skillet, drizzled with warm coffee-maple icing. And yes, it’s every bit as good as it looks.
This big, swirled beauty has soft, buttery layers, a sweet cinnamon sugar filling, and just enough crunch on the edges. It’s ideal for lazy weekends, holidays, or any time you want to wow guests without fussing over a dozen rolls.
🛒 Ingredients for This Giant Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Dough:
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2 cups whole milk
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½ cup vegetable oil
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½ cup sugar
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1 packet active yeast
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4½ cups flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp baking soda
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1½ tsp salt
Filling:
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1½ cups melted butter (3 sticks)
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¾ cup sugar
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1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Icing:
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1 lb powdered sugar, sifted
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¼ cup milk
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¼ cup brewed coffee
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2 tsp maple syrup
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3 tbsp melted butter
👩🍳 How to Make a Giant Cinnamon Roll
Step 1: Warm the Dough Base
In a medium saucepan, heat the milk, oil, and sugar until bubbles form along the edges. Then turn off the heat and let it cool slightly. Next, sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 1 minute.
Stir in 4 cups of flour using a wooden spoon. The dough will be sticky — that’s perfect. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
Step 2: Mix & Prep the Dough
Stir in the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. You can refrigerate the dough at this stage (just bring it back to room temp before rolling), or continue with the next step.
Step 3: Roll and Fill
On a floured surface, roll dough into a 2 ft x 1 ft rectangle. Pour melted butter over it and spread evenly. Combine cinnamon and sugar, then sprinkle across the dough.
Cut into 4–5 long strips. Roll the first strip into a spiral. Then keep attaching and rolling the next strip around it to form one big roll.
Place the roll in a greased cast iron skillet.
🔥 Baking & Icing Your Giant Cinnamon Roll
Let the roll rise in the pan for 45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, then tent loosely with foil and bake another 20–25 minutes.
While it bakes, whisk together all icing ingredients. You can adjust sweetness or skip coffee for a kid-friendly version.
Once baked and slightly cooled, pour icing over the warm roll. Let it soak in just a bit before serving.
🍴 Tips, Variations & Serving Ideas
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Want a nutty twist? Add chopped pecans to the filling.
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No cast iron? Use a deep 9” cake pan.
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Make ahead: Chill dough overnight after first rise.
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Too sweet? Cut icing in half or drizzle instead of smothering.
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Add fruit: Sprinkle raisins or chopped apples before rolling.
👇 Want more brunch ideas? Try this baked French toast casserole from Delish!
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Giant Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Ingredients
- Dough:
- - 2 cups whole milk
- - ½ cup vegetable oil
- - ½ cup sugar
- - 1 packet active yeast
- - 4½ cups flour
- - ½ tsp baking powder
- - ¼ tsp baking soda
- - 1½ tsp salt
- Filling:
- - 1½ cups melted butter
- - ¾ cup sugar
- - 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Icing:
- - 1 lb powdered sugar sifted
- - ¼ cup milk
- - ¼ cup brewed coffee
- - 2 tsp maple syrup
- - 3 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Warm milk, oil, and sugar. Cool slightly. Add yeast and stir in 4 cups flour.
- Let rise 1 hour. Mix in remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Roll dough out. Spread butter and cinnamon sugar. Slice into strips.
- Roll into spiral and place in greased cast iron skillet.
- Let rise 45 mins. Bake at 350°F for 25 mins uncovered, then 20–25 mins covered.
- Mix icing ingredients. Pour over warm roll and serve.
Notes
- Substitute more milk for coffee in icing if preferred.
- Use deep cake pan if you don’t have a cast iron skillet.
