Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: A Sweet Treat You’ll Love

Craving something special? These easy-to-make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect treat! Starting with a boxed cake mix simplifies the process, and the homemade cream cheese icing puts them over the top.

Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

I realized it had been a while since I baked cinnamon rolls, and I wanted to try something new. I decided a red velvet twist would be amazing. And it was! This recipe makes a generous batch, perfect for sharing (or not!).

Cinnamon rolls, at their heart, are a delightful combination: yeasted dough, a swirl of cinnamon sugar and butter, baked to golden perfection. Topped with icing or glaze, they’re a classic for a reason.

This recipe elevates the classic by incorporating the rich flavor of red velvet cake. The star of this recipe is the delicious homemade Cream Cheese Icing. Yum!

While the process requires a bit of time (most of which is hands-off), it’s so worth it for this unique and universally loved sweet treat. Red velvet cake meets cinnamon rolls—a match made in breakfast heaven! Ready to give it a try?

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: Ingredients

Ingredients: What You’ll Need

For the Cinnamon Rolls:

• Dry yeast – This is the key ingredient that will make your dough rise!
• Warm water – Activates the yeast.
• Red Velvet cake mix – Using a box makes this recipe quick and easy.
• Vanilla extract – Adds a touch of warmth.
• Salt – Enhances all the flavors.
• Flour – Extra flour to get the right dough consistency.

For the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture:

• Butter – The base of the delicious filling.
• Brown sugar – Provides that classic cinnamon roll sweetness.
• Cinnamon – The heart of the flavor!

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

• Butter – Adds creaminess to the icing.
• Cream cheese – Softened to make it easy to mix.
• Vanilla extract – Classic addition to frosting.
• Powdered sugar – Sweetens and thickens the icing.

How to Make Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: Step-by-Step Instructions

Ready to bake? Here’s how to create these delicious rolls:

1. Make the Dough: Combine the yeast and warm water in a large mixing bowl until the yeast dissolves. Add the cake mix, vanilla extract, salt, and flour. Mix thoroughly. The dough will be slightly sticky.
2. First Rise: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for one hour.
3. Second Rise: Punch down the dough and let it rise again for another 45 minutes.
4. Form the Rolls: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the butter. Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long edge. Slice into 24 equal pieces.
5. Bake the Rolls: Grease two 9×13-inch baking pans. Place the cinnamon roll slices in the pans. Cover them and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through and golden brown.
6. Make the Icing: While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese icing by creaming together the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium mixing bowl. Mix in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
7. Ice and Enjoy! Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before generously frosting them. Enjoy your delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls!

Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls: FAQs

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