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