Description
Soft, fluffy, and rich with cocoa flavor, these Heavenly Red Velvet Rolls are filled with classic red velvet charm and finished with a creamy, tangy glaze. Perfect for special mornings or indulgent treats any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your workspace.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let sit until foamy. Add eggs, sugar, melted butter, red food coloring, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly butter a baking dish and set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread with butter, roll up tightly, slice into rolls, and place in the baking dish.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until puffed and golden. Let them cool slightly.
- Finishing Touches: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy every bite!
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Don’t overheat milk — it should be warm, not hot.
- Try beet powder for a natural red color option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg