Description
Delightful Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with a unique flavor profile, combining the comfort of classic cinnamon rolls with the fun twist of red velvet cake, topped with creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
- 1–2 tablespoons red food coloring (or natural beet juice)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, blend buttermilk, melted butter, red food coloring, and the egg until smooth. Combine the wet and dry mixtures, kneading until you have a smooth dough. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
- Make The Filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until you have a spreadable paste.
- Roll It Out: Once your dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12×16 inches. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the surface.
- Shape the Rolls: Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 even pieces using a sharp knife or dental floss for cleaner cuts.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake the Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they are golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost: When the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, generously drizzle or spread the frosting over them.
- Serve: Enjoy these delightful Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls warm, sharing them with loved ones and making new memories!
Notes
Knead well and don’t rush the rise times for the best texture. Feel free to make the dough the night before and refrigerate overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet, cinnamon rolls, dessert