Description
Irresistibly soft and fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with creamy frosting, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Mix buttermilk, melted butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll out the dough and sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and additional melted butter.
- Roll up the dough and cut it into individual rolls.
- Place the rolls onto a greased baking dish and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth for the frosting.
- Spread the frosting over warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
Notes
Serve with a hot cup of coffee or fresh strawberries. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg