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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting


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  • Author: olivia RECIPES
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream


Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla extract, food coloring, and melted butter.
  3. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and knead until smooth.
  4. Roll out the dough, spread cinnamon and brown sugar mixture, then roll tightly.
  5. Cut into rolls and place in a baking dish. Let rise.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
  7. While baking, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Once rolls are baked, frost with cream cheese mixture.

Notes

  • For best results, serve warm.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Can be frozen for later use.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg