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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Indulgent Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls for a Cozy Brunch

These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls combine the joy of cinnamon rolls with the decadence of red velvet cake, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups All-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Milk warm
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Red food coloring gel or liquid
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Oven

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Combine warm milk and granulated sugar in a bowl. Sprinkle yeast and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and food coloring. Mix and knead for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour until doubled.
Rolls Assembly
  1. Roll out risen dough into a rectangle, spread butter, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly and slice into 12 pieces.
  2. Place in greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting and Serving
  1. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Cool rolls for 10 minutes, then frost and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are customizable with various mix-ins like white chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.

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