Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe combines two beloved treats into one incredible dessert.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Clean kitchen towel
- Rolling Pin
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, yeast, salt, and cocoa powder.
- Combine warm milk, melted butter, egg, and food coloring.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients gradually.
- Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in greased bowl for rising.
- Let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into 12x18 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over entire dough surface.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly.
- Roll dough tightly from long side.
- Cut into 12 equal pieces using sharp knife.
- Place rolls in greased baking dish.
- Let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth.
- Frost warm rolls before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and rising.
- Don't add too much flour - dough should be slightly sticky.
- Gel food coloring works better than liquid for vibrant color.
- Cover rolls while rising to prevent drying out.
- Check doneness with toothpick - should come out clean.