Description
Delightful red velvet cinnamon rolls infused with rich cocoa and topped with cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, gently warm the milk and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit until frothy, about 5-10 minutes.
- In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and egg to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
- Once risen, roll the dough out into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly and slice it into individual rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, spacing them evenly. Allow them to rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until they are puffed and lightly browned.
- Let the rolls cool slightly before topping with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute almond milk for regular milk. To make gluten-free rolls, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg