Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: A Decadent Twist on a Classic. These rolls blend the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet cake with the comforting warmth of cinnamon, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch gatherings or as a special treat, these soft and fluffy rolls are sure to impress your guests with their striking color and rich taste. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, even novice bakers can create these show-stopping pastries. Serve them warm alongside coffee or fresh berries for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup water (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- For the filling: brown sugar, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter
- For cream cheese frosting: cream cheese, powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, water, and yeast in a mixing bowl; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and half the flour; mix until smooth.
- Gradually add remaining flour to form a soft dough; knead for about 5-7 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl; cover and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly on top.
- Roll tightly into a log and slice into approximately 12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare frosting while rolls bake by beating together cream cheese and butter, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Frost warm rolls generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg