Description
Delight in these soft, fluffy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, perfectly sweetened with cinnamon and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the rich flavor of red velvet cake with the warm spiced aroma of cinnamon rolls, creating a heavenly breakfast or dessert treat in just under an hour.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the rolls evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This mixture creates the base structure for the dough.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable oil, egg, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- Form Dough: Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring to combine. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
- Roll Out Dough: Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a large rectangle shape to prepare for filling application.
- Apply Butter: Spread the softened unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
- Add Filling: Mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon together and sprinkle this mixture evenly over the buttered dough for a sweet, spiced flavor.
- Shape Rolls: Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into individual rolls, about 1 to 1.5 inches thick.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased baking dish, spacing them slightly to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, perfect for enhancing the rolls’ sweetness.
- Serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately for a deliciously gooey treat.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese for the frosting to achieve a rich and smooth texture.
- If you prefer a spicier cinnamon flavor, increase the cinnamon quantity slightly.
- Allow rolls to cool for a few minutes before frosting to prevent the cream cheese from melting too much.
- Red food coloring is essential for the signature red velvet color; avoid omitting it.
- These rolls are best served fresh but can be refrigerated and reheated gently before serving.
