Ingredients
For the Dough
4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
2¼ teaspoons (7g) instant yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (240ml) warm milk
¼ cup (57g) melted butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon (8g) cocoa powder
1 tablespoon (15ml) red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
½ cup (113g) softened butter
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (16g) cocoa powder
1–2 tablespoons red food coloring, optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
½ cup (115g) cream cheese, softened
¼ cup (57g) softened butter
1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
For Decoration
Red velvet cake crumbs
Red and white sprinkles, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
Mix the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
Add the melted butter, egg, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cocoa powder, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the butter.
Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other to form a log.
Cut the log into equal-sized rolls and arrange them in a greased baking pan, leaving a little space between each roll.
Cover and let the rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cooked through but still soft and fluffy.
For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy. Add milk gradually until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
Let the rolls cool slightly, then generously spread the cream cheese frosting over the top.
Finish with red velvet crumbs and red-and-white sprinkles.
❤️ Serve warm and enjoy these soft, fluffy, creamy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls! 🍥🤤
❤️ Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
