Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: An Indulgent Twist You’ll Love
Experience the rich, velvety flavor of red velvet combined with the cozy warmth of cinnamon rolls. These tantalizing treats are perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add softened butter, egg, buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough and spread it with cream cheese, followed by the brown sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice into rolls.
- Place rolls in a baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- Once baked, let cool briefly and frost with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Notes
- For extra flair, top with chopped nuts or sprinkles.
- Experiment with different food coloring for fun variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Red Velvet, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert