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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing
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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing combine the soft, pillowy texture of classic cinnamon rolls with the vibrant color and subtle chocolate flavor of red velvet cake. Topped with luscious tangy cream cheese frosting, these rolls deliver a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and rich flavors, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk, warmed
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted (plus extra for filling and brushing)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened

Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the buttermilk and melt the butter. Dissolve the active dry yeast in the warm buttermilk mixture. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs, red food coloring, cocoa powder, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour while mixing. Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  2. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon until combined. Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the buttered surface.
  3. Slice and Proof Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly into a log shape starting from the long edge. Cut the log into equal slices (about 12 rolls). Place the rolls snugly into a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise again in a warm place until puffy and nearly doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The cinnamon and cocoa aroma will fill your kitchen.
  5. Whip Up the Cream Cheese Icing: While rolls are baking, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, generously spread the cream cheese frosting on top for a gooey, luscious finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough rise evenly and the icing blend smoothly.
  • Do not skip the second rise for soft, fluffy rolls with ideal texture.
  • Measure flour carefully using the spoon and level method to avoid dense rolls.
  • Adjust sugar amounts in the filling or icing to suit your sweetness preference.
  • Brush the tops of baked rolls with melted butter for extra richness and shine.

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