Description
Delightfully soft and whimsical pink velvet cinnamon rolls topped with cream cheese frosting for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- Red food coloring
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, yeast, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the warmed milk, melted butter, and egg. Slowly add to dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add red food coloring and knead until desired color is achieved.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour.
- Once risen, roll out the dough, spread with butter, and sprinkle with sugar and cocoa powder. Roll into a log and cut into rolls.
Notes
For lighter rolls, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a non-dairy alternative. Adjust wet ingredients accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, pink velvet, dessert, brunch