Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect fusion of rich red velvet cake and warm, gooey cinnamon rolls. These gorgeous rolls are ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or Christmas, making them a show-stopping centerpiece for any gathering. The soft, fluffy texture combined with creamy cream cheese icing creates a mouthwatering experience that is impossible to resist. Whether served as breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these vibrant treats will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (warmed to 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon red gel food dye
- 4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Cream cheese icing ingredients: cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk
Instructions
- Warm the milk to 110°F and stir in the yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and cubed butter in a bowl; mix until crumbly.
- Add the milk mixture, eggs, and food dye; mix until dough forms.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic; let rise in a warm place until doubled.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread with cinnamon filling before rolling tightly.
- Cut into rolls and let them rise again before baking at 375°F for about 25 minutes.
- Prepare cream cheese icing while rolls bake; spread over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg