Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened For spreading on the dough
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, egg, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over it.
- Roll the dough tightly and slice it into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased pan and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until cooked through.
Icing
- For the icing, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth.
- Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
Notes
Serve these rolls warm for the best taste. They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. You can also add chocolate chips or nuts to the filling for extra flavor. Make sure your butter is softened for easy spreading.
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