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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful red velvet cinnamon rolls combine the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the warm comfort of cinnamon rolls, topped with a creamy icing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dough
  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour plus 1 cup for the initial mixture
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water Not too hot to activate yeast
For the filling
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
For the icing
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and instant yeast.
  2. Add the warm water to the bowl and mix it with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. Switch to a dough hook attachment and gradually stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough. The dough will be sticky.
  4. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, making sure to turn the dough once to grease the top.
  5. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, roughly 1½ hours.
Filling and Rolling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  2. Grease your 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  3. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 16 inches long by 12 inches wide and ¼ inch thick.
  4. Spread the melted butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar mixture evenly on top.
  5. Gently roll the dough from the long edge down to the bottom edge, creating a tight roll.
  6. Cut the roll into 1½ inch slices and place them in the greased baking pan.
  7. Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes, or until they double in size.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃).
  2. Bake the rolls for about 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  3. While the rolls bake, prepare the icing by mixing together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture until it is fluffy and smooth.
  4. Once the rolls are done baking, spread the icing generously over them while they are still warm.

Notes

These rolls can be served with fresh fruit or yogurt for a balanced breakfast. To store leftovers, cool them completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months.