Description
Indulge in these tender Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with cocoa notes and a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (for the filling)
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Milk, as needed (for thinning frosting)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and yeast.
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk with melted butter until pleasantly warm (100–110°F).
- Stir the warm milk-butter mixture into the dry ingredients, then add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 45–60 minutes).
- Roll the risen dough into a 12 x 9-inch rectangle and spread softened butter on top. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the butter.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log and slice into 9-12 rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until set and soft in the center.
- To make frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Thin with milk as desired.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Optional add-ins like nuts or espresso powder can enhance the rolls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, cream cheese frosting, Valentine’s Day, dessert