❤️ Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Treat
If you love the rich flavor of red velvet cake and the cozy sweetness of a classic cinnamon roll, you’re in for a treat. These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate dessert (or breakfast!) mashup—soft, gooey, sweet, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting.
Perfect for holidays, birthdays, brunches, or whenever you want to indulge, this recipe takes your standard cinnamon roll to a whole new level of delicious.
🍰 What Makes Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls So Special?
Red velvet is known for its signature cocoa-kissed flavor, deep red color, and velvety texture. Combined with the buttery, cinnamon-sugar swirl of a traditional roll, this dessert is rich, flavorful, and beautifully unique.
And don’t even get us started on the frosting: tangy, sweet, and oh-so-creamy cream cheese glaze that melts into every warm bite.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dough:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for kneading)
1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, for thinning)
👨🍳 How to Make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
1. Make the Dough
In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Add sugar, melted butter, egg, cocoa powder, food coloring, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually stir in flour until a dough forms. Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
2. Add the Filling
Roll the dough into a 14×9-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Roll tightly into a log and slice into 9–12 rolls.
3. Let Rise Again
Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
4. Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
5. Frost and Serve
While the rolls are cooling slightly, whisk together all frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Spread over warm rolls and serve immediately.
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