A little bit different and a lot of fun, these easy Red Velvet Rolls start with a cake mix as the base. The cream cheese glaze makes them perfect for a brunch.
For more red velvet recipes perfect for a breakfast or brunch, try these Red Velvet Muffins or these Red Velvet Pancakes.
This is a treat that is probably pretty unexpected for most people. Red Velvet Rolls. Yep, these have yeast, but don’t be scared. They really are quite simple.
And although they get the “red velvet” from a boxed cake mix, they are surprisingly not super sweet. In fact, my mom ate hers with some butter on it.
I think these rolls would be the perfect addition to a brunch menu. Especially a Valentine’s brunch menu. The cream cheese glaze gives them the perfect amount of sweetness. And hey – any time I can have an excuse to eat bread, I’ll take it!
More Red Velvet Recipes
Red Velvet Waffles with Cream Cheese Drizzle
Oreo Cream Cheese Stuffed Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Pull Apart Bread
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Red Velvet Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups warm water divided
- 4 1/2 teaspoons active yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 red velvet cake mix
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 5-6 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 5-6 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 1 cup of the warm water with the yeast and the sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes to activate the yeast. Add in the dry cake mix, red food coloring and remaining 1 1/2 cups warm water. Mix. Add in 3 cups of the flour and mix to combine. Continue adding flour until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl. Knead for 4-6 minutes.
- Cover the bowl and place in a warm area and let rise until doubled, 1 – 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down dough. Spray 36 muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray. Pinch off about 1 tablespoon of dough at a time and roll into a ball. Place 3 balls in each muffin tin. Continue with the rest of the dough.
- Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350F. Bake the rolls until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- To make the glaze, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla. Add in the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze is thin enough to drizzle over the rolls. Drizzle the glaze over and allow to set up.
Kristen says
What a fascinating recipe!
Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says
I don’t know how I missed these! Valentine’s may be over but I could enjoy red velvet year round! Great idea Deborah! Thanks for sharing