Description
Indulgent red velvet cinnamon rolls bring Southern charm to classic breakfast pastries, combining rich chocolate notes with warm spices. Cream cheese frosting crowns these luxurious rolls, promising a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package red velvet cake mix
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) warm water
Yeast and Sweeteners:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
Butter and Spices:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast mixture by combining red velvet cake mix, yeast, and warm water in a mixing bowl. Allow the blend to develop for 5 minutes until foam appears.
- Incorporate flour into the yeast mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead thoroughly for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, drape with a clean kitchen towel, and let it expand in a warm environment for approximately 60 minutes until doubled in volume.
- Gently roll the risen dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness of approximately 1/4 inch.
- Generously coat the dough surface with melted butter, then evenly distribute a mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon across the entire area.
- Carefully roll the dough into a tight cylinder, ensuring a compact and uniform shape.
- Slice the rolled dough into 12 equal segments using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
- Arrange the individual rolls in a greased baking dish, allowing slight spacing between each piece.
- Cover the rolls and permit a second rise for 30 minutes in a draft-free location.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) during the final rising period.
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with cream cheese frosting while still warm.
Notes
- Enhance the red velvet flavor by adding a splash of vanilla extract to the dough for deeper, richer taste.
- Adjust rising times based on kitchen temperature; warmer environments speed up yeast activation, while cooler spaces slow down the process.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better texture.
- Control moisture by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding over-kneading, which can make the rolls tough and dense.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg