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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Decadent Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Creamy Icing Delight

These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls combine cocoa-infused dough with cinnamon filling and cream cheese icing, creating a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 27 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 17 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Milk Warm (about 110°F)
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Check freshness
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Red Gel Food Dye
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Properly measured
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder High-quality preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup White Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed well
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
For Baking
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Pour around rolls before baking
For the Cream Cheese Icing
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Milk Adjust for spreading consistency

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Pan
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk to about 110°F and combine with 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cut in ½ cup of butter.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, 2 eggs, and 1 tablespoon of food dye to the flour mixture. Mix until smooth.
  4. Preheat oven to 200°F, turn it off, and let the dough rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour.
  5. Mix ½ cup of softened butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon for the filling.
  6. Roll the risen dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, and slice into 12 rolls.
  7. Place rolls in a greased pan and let rise for 20 minutes, pouring ½ cup of cream around them.
  8. Preheat oven to 375°F and bake for 25-27 minutes.
  9. Prepare icing by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  10. Spread icing over warm rolls after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Ice while rolls are warm for best flavor absorption.

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