Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in these vibrant Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, combining the classic flavors of red velvet cake with warm, comforting cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 packet active dry yeast About 2 1/4 teaspoons.
- 1 cup warm milk Approximately 110°F.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 4 to 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Adjust for dough consistency.
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired frosting consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Stir until smooth.
- Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add 4 cups of flour, stirring until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead until smooth, using additional flour if needed.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Filling and Shaping
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a rectangle (16×20 inches).
- Spread softened butter generously over the dough and sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Roll tightly and cut into 12-15 slices, carefully placing each roll upright in the baking dish.
- Place rolls into a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well, adding milk for desired consistency.
- Frost the rolls once cooled and serve warm.
Notes
Be patient during the rising times to achieve fluffy rolls. Experiment with variations by adding nuts or chocolate chips.