Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Description
These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls start with a yeast dough made by combining warm water, instant yeast, red velvet cake mix, and flour. After the dough rises until doubled, it is rolled out into a rectangular shape and brushed with softened butter. A mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon is sprinkled atop, lending the characteristic cinnamon roll spice. The dough is then rolled up tightly and sliced into 12 individual rolls, which undergo a second rise before baking.
The rolls bake in the oven at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. While they cool, a cream cheese frosting is prepared by beating softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to a smooth, spreadable consistency. The frosting is spread over the warm rolls, complementing the spiced red velvet base with creamy sweetness. The optional red heart sprinkles add a decorative touch. These rolls deliver tender, soft texture with a mild chocolatey and cinnamon flavor from the cake mix and filling. They can be served warm for a comforting brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups water warm
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast one packet
- 1 (15.25 ounce) red velvet cake mix box
- 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 milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles optional, red heart
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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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