Description
These visually stunning Pink Velvet Cinnamon Rolls feature a soft, pink velvet dough and a warm, spiced cinnamon filling, perfect for special occasions or cozy brunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until you form a dough.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread melted butter over the top, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- From one end, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into individual rolls.
- Pour heavy cream into a baking pan, then arrange your rolls in the pan, crowding them slightly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use almond milk instead of regular milk. To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for about a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, pink velvet, baking, dessert, brunch