Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe are pure magic! These soft, fluffy rolls combine two beloved desserts.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Rolling Pin
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Pastry brush
- Small saucepan
- Clean kitchen towel
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast together.
- Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and food coloring.
- Mix everything well.
- Add flour, cocoa powder, and salt gradually.
- Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Place dough in a greased bowl.
- Cover with a clean kitchen towel.
- Let it rise in a warm spot.
- This takes about 1 hour.
- The dough should double in size.
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa.
- Stir until everything combines smoothly.
- Set this mixture aside for later.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle.
- Make it about 16x12 inches.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Leave a small border around the edges.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan.
- Leave small gaps between each roll.
- Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes.
- They should be soft and cooked through.
- Don't overbake them or they'll dry out.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar gradually.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Spread frosting on warm rolls generously.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Liquid coloring works but gives lighter results.
- Don't skip the second rise.
- It makes rolls extra fluffy and soft.
- Check your yeast's expiration date before starting.
- Old yeast won't make dough rise properly.
- Room temperature ingredients mix better together.
- Take butter and eggs out early.
- Don't overbake the rolls.
- They continue cooking slightly after removing from oven.
- Use dental floss to cut rolls perfectly.
- It prevents squishing the beautiful swirls.
- Warm rolls make the frosting melt beautifully.
- Apply frosting while rolls are still warm.