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Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls

Delight in these luscious Red Velvet Valentine's Day Cinnamon Rolls, where the timeless flavors of red velvet cake blend with the warm comfort of cinnamon rolls, ideal for cozy mornings or romantic breakfasts.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, melted butter, egg, food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
  5. Roll the dough out into a rectangle.
  6. Spread softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon evenly on top.
  7. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into rolls.
  8. Place rolls in the greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Frosting
  1. For the frosting, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth, then spread over the warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Store in the fridge for about 3-4 days, or freeze for later. Reheat by warming in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.