Description
Soft, fluffy red velvet cinnamon rolls made with cake mix for an easy shortcut, swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, then topped with rich cream cheese frosting that melts into every layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) red velvet cake mix
- 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Dissolve active dry yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in red velvet cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms, then knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Roll tightly from the long side and slice into 12 even rolls. Arrange in prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until tops are set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread frosting over warm rolls so it melts slightly into the swirls.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Milk should be warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast.
- Do not overbake to keep the rolls soft and fluffy.
- Roll the dough tightly for well defined swirls.
- Frost while slightly warm for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: red velvet cinnamon rolls, cake mix cinnamon rolls, easy cinnamon rolls, cream cheese frosting rolls, homemade sweet rolls