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Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe for Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls is simple to follow. These delicious Cake mix cinnamon rolls are great for brunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
rest time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix
  • 2.5 cup all purpose flour split 1 cup + 1.5 cup
  • 1 pack active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp all spice
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
Glaze Ingredients
  • 8 oz whipped cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1-2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Sheet pan or 9*13 baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Electric Mixer with Dough Hook attachment
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Make dough
  1. Pour the yeast into the warm water and stir.  This will activate the yeast.  Stir and let sit 4-5 mins.
  2. Add cake mix, yeast and water.  Mix until combined.
  3. Add one cup all purpose flour.  Mix until combined.
  4. Add second cup all purpose flour, mix until combined.
  5. Stop mixing and feel the dough on the hook.  If it’s still really sticky on the hook and your fingers, add the ;ast ½ cup of flour and mix until incorporated.
  6. Lightly dust a surface and kneed the dough into a ball shape.
  7. Add 1 tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil) to a bowl.
  8. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with a towel in a warm area (near a stove) and allow to rise for 2 hours.
  9. After two hours Melt the 2 tbsp of unsalted butter.
  10. Mix spices and brown sugar.
  11. Prepare a lined baking sheet with parchment paper or spray a 9*13 inch dish with non stick baking spray.
  12. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.  Using a rolling pin roll the dough out until it is about ¼-½ inch thick.
  13. Brush melted butter on the dough.
  14. Generously sprinkle the brown sugar and spice mix all over the dough.
  15. Roll the dough from the long edge down to the other side.
  16. Cut the dough into 1 ½ inch thickness slices and place the cut rolls into the prepared pan.
  17. Cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 mins or until doubled in size.
  18. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  19. Place the pan into the oven and bake for 15-20 mins.  Baking times may vary.
  20. While the rolls are baking, make the whipped cream cheese icing.
Glaze Directions
  1. Add all ingredients into a bowl.
  2. Using an electric mixer, mix until combined.
  3. Glaze icing should be thick and fluffy.  If it is runny, add more powdered sugar and beat until smooth,
  4. When rolls are done spread generously with icing
  5. Serve and Enjoy

Notes

Creamcheese should stand at room temp for a maximum of 6 hours.  These should be kept cool in a fridge in an air tight container.  
Rolls will last 3 days in fridge, 2 days uniced at room temperature.
These can be reheated in the microwave on 12-15 seconds.  I always recommend having extra icing on hand for those who may want extra.

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