Description
A delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls combining rich cocoa flavor with the bright hue of red velvet, topped with cream cheese icing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (for icing)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (adjust for icing consistency)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, egg, melted butter, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth, or use a stand mixer for 5 minutes.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- For the filling, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (14×9 inches), spread filling evenly, and roll tightly from the long edge. Cut into 9-12 pieces.
- Place rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffed.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- For the cream cheese icing, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to desired consistency.
- Spread icing over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze rolls for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, red velvet, dessert, breakfast, cream cheese icing