Have you ever experienced the joy of biting into a warm, soft cinnamon roll that melts in your mouth? Imagine this delight infused with the rich flavors of red velvet cake. These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are not just a treat; they’re an experience that awakens your senses with every bite. The combination of fluffy dough and aromatic spices creates a comforting aroma that fills your kitchen, making it the perfect dish for special occasions or cozy weekends.
Why You’ll Love This Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Visual Appeal: The striking red color of these cinnamon rolls isn’t just delicious; it’s eye-catching too! Their vibrant hue makes them a stunning centerpiece for any table setting. You can impress guests and create lasting memories around these beautiful treats.
Versatile Occasions: Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, Christmas morning, or an ordinary weekend brunch, these rolls fit perfectly into any occasion. Their festive look and delicious taste make them suitable for celebrations or cozy family breakfasts alike.
Simple Baking Process: Don’t worry if you’re not an expert baker! This recipe breaks down each step clearly and concisely. With just a few ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have fresh-baked cinnamon rolls in no time.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious dish:
All-Purpose Flour: Use high-quality all-purpose flour as the base for your dough to ensure perfect texture and rise.
Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to both the dough and filling; opt for organic if possible for better flavor.
Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened cocoa powder gives these rolls their signature red velvet color and enhances their chocolatey flavor.
Baking Powder: This leavening agent helps your rolls rise beautifully while keeping them light and fluffy.
Milk: Whole milk adds moisture to the dough; you can substitute buttermilk for extra richness if desired.
Butter: Softened butter enriches the dough’s flavor while ensuring a tender texture throughout each roll.
Eggs: Use large eggs as they provide structure and richness to your dough.
Red Food Coloring: Gel-based food coloring is recommended for its vibrant color without altering the consistency of your dough.
For the Filling:
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon is essential here; it fills your kitchen with warmth while complementing the sweet flavors of red velvet perfectly.
Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar adds depth to your filling with its molasses notes that pair beautifully with cinnamon.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
Cream Cheese: Softened cream cheese forms the base of your frosting, providing a tangy sweetness that contrasts nicely with warm rolls.
The full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.
How to Make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Follow these simple steps to prepare this delicious dish:
Prepare Your Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and food coloring until well blended. Slowly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until combined to form a soft dough.
Knead and Let Rise: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl covering it with plastic wrap; let rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Create Your Filling: While the dough rises, mix brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl until smooth. This mixture will become your sweet filling once rolled out later on!
Roll Out Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough gently before rolling it out onto a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread filling evenly over rolled-out dough using an offset spatula or knife for easier spreading.
Cut Into Rolls: Starting from one edge of the rectangle tightly roll up into one long log shape. Using dental floss or sharp knife cut into 12 equal pieces (about 1-2 inches wide). Arrange rolls in greased baking pan allowing some space between each piece for rising again!
Bake Them Up!: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover pan loosely with plastic wrap again letting rise another 30 minutes before baking golden brown (about 25-30 minutes). For best results check doneness using toothpick test at center!
Transfer baked rolls out from oven onto wire rack; allow cooling slightly before adding delicious cream cheese frosting over top!
Tips and Tricks
Here are some helpful tips to ensure the best results for your dish:
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all ingredients like eggs and milk are at room temperature before mixing; this helps create an even batter ensuring better texture in final product!
Kneading Technique Matters!: Knead only until smooth—over-kneading can lead tough buns! Aim for about five minutes on lightly floured surface instead!
Let Them Rise Properly!: Patience pays off! Allowing sufficient rise time develops flavor within dough making each bite more scrumptious than last!
Frost While Warm!: For best results spread cream cheese frosting while still warm; this allows glaze melt slightly creating gooey goodness everyone loves!
Enjoy every moment spent making these delightful Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls! They promise satisfaction sure enough to become regular request on those special mornings ahead!
Get creative by transforming these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls into delightful dessert bites! Cut the rolls into smaller pieces and serve them alongside scoops of vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate sauce. You can also chop them into chunks and layer them in a parfait with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an indulgent treat.
FAQs
What makes Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls unique?
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls stand out because they combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the rich taste and vibrant color of red velvet cake. The addition of cocoa powder gives these rolls a subtle chocolate flavor, while cream cheese frosting adds richness that enhances every bite.
Can I make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls ahead of time! Simply follow the recipe up until the point of baking, then cover and refrigerate the rolls overnight. In the morning, let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking to allow them to rise slightly.
How should I store leftover Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls?
To store leftover Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, place them in an airtight container at room temperature if consuming within two days or refrigerate if you need them to last longer—up to one week.
Can I freeze Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls?
Yes, freezing Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls is simple! After baking and cooling completely, wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight freezer bag.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful fusion of classic cinnamon rolls and the decadent flavors of red velvet cake. These soft, fluffy rolls are infused with cocoa powder and aromatic cinnamon, then generously topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or special occasions like Valentine’s Day and Christmas, they not only satisfy your sweet tooth but also brighten up any table with their vibrant red hue. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, baking these rolls is an enjoyable experience that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Whole milk (or buttermilk)
- Softened butter
- Large eggs
- Gel-based red food coloring
- Ground cinnamon
- Light brown sugar
- Cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, eggs, and food coloring; combine with dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes; let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
- For the filling, mix brown sugar and cinnamon with softened butter.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased pan and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown; frost while warm.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
