Easy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Using Cake Mix

Close-up of red velvet cinnamon rolls showing the soft red interior, cinnamon swirl, and cream cheese frosting.

Easy Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls Using Cake Mix

Make easy red velvet cinnamon rolls using cake mix. Soft, fluffy, and topped with cream cheese frosting for any occasion.

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Prep Time: 1 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 1 35

Servings:

Calories: 210kcal

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

1 ¼ cups warm water
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 box red velvet cake mix
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon red food coloring, optional

Filling Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup 1 stick butter, melted

Frosting Ingredients

½ cup 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the dough: Add the yeast, red velvet cake mix, and flour to a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Add the water: Pour in the warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
Let the dough rise: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Prepare the dough: Turn the risen dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Roll out the dough: Roll the dough into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick.
Make the filling: Melt the butter, then stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until combined.
Add the filling: Pour the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture over the rolled-out dough and spread it evenly to the edges.
Cut the dough: Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the rectangle lengthwise down the middle to create two long strips.
Portion the rolls: Cut each long strip into 12 pieces, creating 24 pieces total.
Roll them up: Roll each piece tightly into a cinnamon roll and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
Bake: Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the rolls are baked through and lightly golden around the edges.
Soften the cream cheese: While the rolls are baking, set the cream cheese out to soften to room temperature.
Cool the rolls: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.
Make the frosting: Add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
Frost and serve: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

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