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Red velvet cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting showing deep red swirls and white icing.

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Stunning red velvet cinnamon rolls with deep red swirls and tangy cream cheese frosting that look like bakery magic.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Holiday Baking
Cuisine: American, southern
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 485kcal
Cost: $8-12

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For dough preparation)
  • 1 Kitchen scale (For accurate measurements)
  • 1 Rolling Pin (For even dough rectangle)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For clean cuts)
  • 1 9x13 baking dish (For optimal spacing)
  • 1 Electric mixer (For frosting)

Ingredients

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast - 2¼ teaspoons
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk - 110°F
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 4 tablespoons butter - softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring - gel preferred
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • ½ cup butter - softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar - packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder - for filling

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese - softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter - softened for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - for frosting
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk - for frosting

Instructions 

  • Dissolve yeast in warm milk with pinch of sugar until foamy
  • Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in large bowl
  • Combine buttermilk, softened butter, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients along with yeast mixture
  • Knead until smooth, elastic dough forms with vibrant red color
  • Place dough in greased bowl, cover and rise 1 hour until doubled
  • Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa for filling
  • Roll risen dough into large rectangle on floured surface
  • Spread cinnamon filling evenly, leaving small border
  • Roll tightly from long side, pinching seam to seal
  • Cut into 12 equal pieces using sharp knife or dental floss
  • Place cut rolls in prepared baking dish with space between
  • Cover and rise 45 minutes until puffy and touching
  • Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden on top
  • Cool slightly while preparing cream cheese frosting
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk until smooth
  • Drizzle frosting over warm rolls and serve immediately

Nutrition

Serving: 1roll | Calories: 485kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 68g (23%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 20g (31%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 385mg (17%) | Potassium: 185mg (5%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 42g (47%) | Vitamin A: 685IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 0.5mg (1%) | Calcium: 125mg (13%) | Iron: 2.8mg (16%)