Soft, pillowy red velvet cinnamon rolls swirled with sweet cinnamon and topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
Author:contai-editor
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:120 minutes
Yield:12 rolls 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla; mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
Let the Dough Rise: Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Spread softened butter on top, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll tightly and cut into rolls.
Second Rise: Place in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting: For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
Drizzle and Enjoy!: Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!
Notes
Knead with love and ensure yeast is active by checking in warm milk. Storing in an airtight container keeps them fresh.