Description
Delightful Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with a rich cocoa flavor, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 packets Instant Yeast
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Softened Butter (for filling)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Cocoa Powder (for filling)
- 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese (for icing)
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and yeast. Mix well.
- Heat the Wet Ingredients: Warm buttermilk and butter in a saucepan. Stir in egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine and Knead: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms and knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder in a bowl.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll the risen dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick and spread the filling evenly.
- Roll and Cut: Roll the dough tightly and cut it into 12 equal pieces. Place them in a greased baking dish.
- Second Rise: Let the rolls rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the Icing: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Ice and Serve: Spread icing on warm rolls and enjoy!
Notes
For the cream cheese icing, ensure your rolls cool slightly to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, Valentine's Day dessert, baked goods, sweet rolls