Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking dish with soft butter.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the granulated sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add the egg, buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mix into the wet mixture.
- Roll out the dough onto a floured surface, spread softened butter over it, and sprinkle with a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log shape and slice into individual rolls. Place them in the greased baking dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden and aromatic. Let cool slightly before frosting with cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture.
Notes
For a vegan-friendly version, substitute coconut oil or applesauce for butter. Add optional white chocolate chips or walnuts to the filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg