Description
Deliciously fluffy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk (for frosting consistency)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, red food coloring, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Gradually add flour and mix to form a soft dough. Knead by hand or with a mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread softened butter over the dough. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly on top.
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While rolls bake, make frosting: beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep rolls soft and moist.
- You can prepare the dough a day ahead and refrigerate after the first rise.
- Frosting can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Add nuts or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Red food coloring is optional; the flavor remains delicious without it.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg