Description

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with these irresistibly soft and fluffy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls, swirled with a rich cocoa filling and finished with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for sharing with your sweetheart, these delightful treats bring warmth and joy to any breakfast table. Enjoy the vibrant red color and melt-in-your-mouth texture that makes every bite a sweet reminder of affection.

Ingredients

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4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup buttermilk, warmed
2 large eggs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp red food coloring
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
¾ cup brown sugar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix warm buttermilk and yeast; let sit until foamy. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, cocoa powder, food coloring, and half flour; blend well. Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead the Dough: Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled.
Prepare the Filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface; spread with softened butter and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mix evenly.
Roll and Cut: Starting from one long edge, roll tightly into a log shape; cut into twelve equal pieces.
Bake the Rolls: Place rolls in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frost and Serve: Let cool slightly after baking. Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
Calories: 325
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better dough consistency. You can prepare the rolls ahead of time; refrigerate shaped rolls overnight before baking. For variations, feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the filling.