Description
Delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls topped with sweet cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, melted butter, red food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine both mixtures until smooth.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface, then spread melted butter over it. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- For the frosting, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the rolls are done, let them cool slightly, then spread the frosting on top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These cinnamon rolls are best served warm. Pair them with coffee or milk for the ultimate treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg