Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
Description
The Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls use a yeast dough started by activating dry yeast in warm water with sugar, then mixing in flour and red velvet cake mix to develop a soft dough. After letting the dough rise until doubled, it is rolled out into a rectangle, brushed with melted butter, and sprinkled with a cinnamon and brown sugar mixture. The dough is then rolled up, cut into rolls, and baked until cooked through.
The rolls balance the moist, cocoa-influenced cake mix flavor with traditional cinnamon sugar filling. After baking, they are frosted with a smooth cream cheese and butter frosting that includes powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional heavy cream to reach desired consistency. The resulting rolls have a tender crumb with a spicy sweetness and cream cheese tang.
This recipe is suitable for those looking to combine the ease of cake mix with the classic technique of cinnamon rolls, delivering a colorful, flavorful treat. The frosting adds richness and a creamy finish, enhancing the overall texture and taste.
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 dry yeast fast-acting .25 ounce packages
- 2 1/2 cups water 110 degrees, warm
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 15.25 ounce red velvet cake mix box
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Cinnamon Rolls
- Add the water, yeast, and granulated sugar in a small bowl and stir to combine. Let sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy.
- In a large bowl, add 4 cups of flour and cake mix. Stir to combine.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
- Add the remaining flour a 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough has formed, you may not use all of the flour.
- Place the dough into a large well-greased bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel.
- Let the dough rise until it has doubled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Punch the dough down and roll it out onto a clean, floured surface.
- Sprinkle flour on the top of the dough and rolling pin.
- Roll the dough out into a 10x16 inch rectangle that's about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Brush the melted butter all over the top of the rolled out dough.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar on the melted butter.
- Roll the dough up starting from one of the long sides. Press the ends of the dough in to make the ends thicker.
- Slice the dough into 13 to 14 1-inch thick rolls.
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Place the rolls into the prepared pan and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
- Let the rolls rise until they have almost doubled, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place into the oven and bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until the tops are slightly browned and if you carefully tug on one of the center rolls, it's not doughy.
- Remove from the oven and begin making the frosting.
Frosting
- Add the cream cheese and butter into a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
- Add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting comes together and is creamy. The frosting will be thick.
- Frost the tops of the warm cinnamon rolls.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14cinnamon rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 620 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 620kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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