Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls
Red Velvet Cake Mix Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate breakfast food for saying "I love you". Roll them into heart shapes and celebrate your sweetie any day of the year.
Ingredients
- 1 package red velvet cake mix regular size
- 2-1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 oz packet active dry yeast
- 1-1/4 cups warm water 120° to 130°
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup butter melted
For the icing
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 7 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine cake mix, 1 cup flour and yeast. Add warm water; beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
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Slowly mix in additional 1 1/2 cups of flour. Add more flour if necessary to form a soft dough. Dough should pull away from the edges of the bowl (dough will be sticky).
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Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
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Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and cocoa powder
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Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll dough into an 18x10-in. rectangle. Brush with melted butter to within 1/4 in. of edges; sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture.
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Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1 inch strips. Roll dough from both ends towards the center, then pinch the bottom of each roll to form a heart shape. Place roll in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough.
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Cover with a kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until puffed and light brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool slightly.
For the icing
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Beat together the cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth and fluffy.