Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 8 votes

With cinnamon brown sugar filling and a luscious cream cheese frosting, these Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls are always a hit. A box of cake mix and instant yeast helps keep them super easy to prepare. Perfect for Valentine's Day!

Prep Time3

Cook Time25

Total Time3 25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: red velvet cinnamon rolls

Servings: rolls

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Jill

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups warm water
2 1/4 teaspoons one packet instant yeast
1 (15.25 ounce) box red velvet cake mix
2 1/2 cups flour
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil or canola oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter softened

Cream Cheese Icing

4 ounces cream cheese softened
6 Tablespoons butter softened
4 cups powdered sugar
8-10 Tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red heart sprinkles optional

Instructions

In a large bowl add the warm water and yeast and let sit for five minutes to bloom.
To the yeast water add your cake mix and 2 cups flour.
Using an electric mixer beat for 2 minutes and add another ¼ of the flour. Brush the top of the mixture with oil.
Cover the bowl with a towel and set aside in a warm area to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
Once the dough has doubled in size roll it out to about 16x12 rectangle give or take.
Mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Spread ¼ cup softened butter all over the dough.
Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture all over the dough.
Starting with the long side, roll up the dough.
Slice into 12 pieces and place in a greased 9x13 baking dish.
Cover and set aside for 1 hour to rise.

Bake

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until baked through.
Set aside to cool slightly while you make the frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Using an electric hand mixer beat together the cream cheese, 6 Tablespoons butter, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar until well combined.
Spread over the cinnamon rolls.
Sprinkle with red heart sprinkles (optional). Serve!

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