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Red velvet cinnamon rolls with white cream cheese frosting drizzled on top arranged on white ceramic cake stand showing vibrant red swirled dough and glossy glaze

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

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Aliana Recipes
These pillowy red velvet rolls feature a rich cocoa dough and warm cinnamon spice. My daughter requests these soft, crimson treats every Valentine's Day for their luxurious cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings:12 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:320kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour Plus extra for dusting
  • 1 packet active dry yeast Ensure freshness
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Divided use
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • ½ cup warm milk Around 110°F
  • ¼ cup melted butter Cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring For vibrant color
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder For velvet flavor
  • cinnamon sugar mixture For filling
  • cream cheese frosting For topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large bowl For mixing dough
  • 1 9x13 baking pan For baking rolls
  • 1 dental floss For cutting dough

Method
 

  1. Whisk warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar in a bowl to activate the yeast bubbles.
  2. Mix flour, cocoa, remaining sugar, salt, butter, egg, and coloring to form a soft dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Rise the covered dough in a greased bowl for 1 hour until it has doubled in size.
  5. Roll the dough into a rectangle and spread with butter and cinnamon sugar to create the filling.
  6. Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 even pieces using dental floss for clean edges.
  7. Proof the rolls in a greased pan for 30 minutes to allow them to puff up.
  8. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Frost the warm rolls with cream cheese icing immediately so it melts into the spirals.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Don't overwork the dough to ensure the rolls stay fluffy and tender.