Description
Delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls perfect for Valentine’s Day, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring for desired color intensity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg