Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
22 minutes
Servings:
9 rolls
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ¼-ounce) box red velvet cake mix
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk
Directions
  1. Combine the cake mix, instant yeast, flour, and water in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Use the dough hook attachment to knead the ingredients together until a soft dough forms.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it while it rises in a warm place for approximately 1 ½ hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  4. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out until it is about 16x12 inches in size and ¼ inch thick.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
  6. Melt ¼ cup of butter and brush it evenly over the dough.
  7. Then, sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges.
  8. Gently roll the dough up starting from the long edge and pinch the seams closed tightly.
  9. Cut the dough into 9 even slices and place them into a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving room between the rolls for them to rise.
  10. Cover the pan and put it in a warm place to let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  12. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the rolls for 22 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned.
  13. While the rolls are baking, combine the cream cheese, ¼ cup butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk in a medium bowl. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy, thus forming the icing.
  14. Once the cinnamon rolls have finished baking, remove them from the oven and leave them in the pan to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  15. Spread the icing evenly over the warm cinnamon rolls, making sure the tops are completely covered.
  16. Serve the cinnamon rolls warm.