Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
“Turn a box of red velvet cake mix into this easy dessert—or breakfast! The icing tastes good and makes a pretty contrast with the rolls.” —Erin Wright, Wallace, Kansas
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 12servings | 20minutes + rising | 15minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 12servings | 20minutes + rising |
| Cook Time |
| 15minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 package red velvet cake mix regular size
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package active dry yeast (1/4 oz)
- 1-1/4 cups warm water (48 to 54 C)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- Icing
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 to 5 tbsp 2% milk
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Instructions
- Combine cake mix, 1 cup flour and yeast. Add water; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Combine cake mix, 1 cup flour and yeast. Add water; beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut crosswise into 12 slices. Place cut sides up in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until puffed and light brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Beat confectioners’ sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to reach a drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over warm rolls.
Recipe Notes
Test Kitchen tips
- Want 'em even more decadent? Spread a fluffy layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.
- Make these morning beauties your own by swapping in your favourite flavour of cake mix. We particularly love spice cake, devil's food and orange.
Nutrition Facts
1 cinnamon roll: 429 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 1g fibre), 5g protein.
