Description
A simple recipe to make red velvet cinnamon rolls from scratch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then roll out the dough. Spread brown sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Roll the dough, slice it, and place in a baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Notes
- Let rolls cool before adding cream cheese frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Use more or less food coloring for desired color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: red velvet cinnamon rolls, cinnamon rolls recipe, homemade cinnamon rolls