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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
5 from 18 votes

Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls

These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls combine the richness of cake mix with traditional cinnamon and brown sugar filling. The yeast dough is enhanced with red velvet cake mix to add flavor and color, yielding soft, sweet rolls topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. This blend creates a tender, slightly dense roll with the familiar warmth of cinnamon and a visually striking red hue, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 14 cinnamon rolls
Calories: 620 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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
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  1. 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.
  2. In a large bowl, add 4 cups of flour and cake mix. Stir to combine.
  3. Pour in the yeast mixture and stir until the dough comes together.
  4. 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.
  5. Place the dough into a large well-greased bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap or a towel.
  6. Let the dough rise until it has doubled, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  7. Punch the dough down and roll it out onto a clean, floured surface.
  8. Sprinkle flour on the top of the dough and rolling pin.
  9. Roll the dough out into a 10x16 inch rectangle that's about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  10. Brush the melted butter all over the top of the rolled out dough.
  11. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
  12. Sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar on the melted butter.
  13. Roll the dough up starting from one of the long sides. Press the ends of the dough in to make the ends thicker.
  14. Slice the dough into 13 to 14 1-inch thick rolls.
  15. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch pan.
  16. Place the rolls into the prepared pan and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
  17. Let the rolls rise until they have almost doubled, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  18. 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.
  19. Remove from the oven and begin making the frosting.
Frosting
  1. Add the cream cheese and butter into a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until creamy. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
  2. Add in the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until the frosting comes together and is creamy. The frosting will be thick.
  3. Frost the tops of the warm cinnamon rolls.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 cinnamon rolls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 620

% 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.