Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
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With cinnamon brown sugar filling and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are always a hit. A box of cake mix and instant yeast helps keep them super easy to prepare. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons one packet instant yeast
- 1 (15.25 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter softened
Cream Cheese Icing
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 6 Tablespoons butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8-10 Tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red heart sprinkles optional
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Instructions
- In a large bowl add the warm water and yeast and let sit for five minutes to bloom.
- To the yeast water add your cake mix and 2 cups flour.
- Using an electric mixer beat for 2 minutes and add another ¼ of the flour. Brush the top of the mixture with oil.
- Cover the bowl with a towel and set aside in a warm area to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
- Once the dough has doubled in size roll it out to about 16x12 rectangle give or take.
- Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread ¼ cup softened butter all over the dough.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture all over the dough.
- Starting with the long side, roll up the dough.
- Slice into 12 pieces and place in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Cover and set aside for 1 hour to rise.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until baked through.
- Set aside to cool slightly while you make the frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Using an electric hand mixer beat together the cream cheese, 6 Tablespoons butter, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Spread over the cinnamon rolls.
- Sprinkle with red heart sprinkles (optional). Serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
471kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
392mg
(16%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
365IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 392mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 365IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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