Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
Decadent Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls infused with rich cocoa and warm cinnamon, topped with a luscious chocolate cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 100 g butter
- 500 ml lukewarm milk
- 100 g white sugar
- 7 g active dry yeast
- 640 g all-purpose flour
- 60 g dark cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
- 150 g brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional: 1 tsp ground coffee
- Butter curls (quantity as desired for spreading)
Frosting
- 120 g cream cheese
- 4 tbsp milk
- 120 g powdered sugar
- 30 g dark cocoa powder
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Melt the butter and mix it with lukewarm milk. Add white sugar and active dry yeast, then let it sit until the mixture becomes frothy, about 5-10 minutes, confirming the yeast is active.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, dark cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet yeast mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Proof: Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make Filling: Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional ground coffee in a bowl to create the spiced filling.
- Shape Rolls: Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread butter curls evenly over the surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar filling evenly on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut and Second Rise: Slice the roll into 12 equal portions. Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced apart. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare Frosting: Blend cream cheese, milk, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth and creamy.
- Decorate: Drizzle or spread the chocolate cream cheese frosting over the cooled rolls before serving.
Notes
- Ensure milk is lukewarm to activate yeast properly but not too hot to kill it.
- Butter curls can be made by slicing cold butter into thin pieces for easier spreading and better texture.
- Allow rolls to cool slightly before frosting to prevent melting.
- Optional ground coffee in filling adds depth of flavor but can be omitted for a milder taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
Keywords: Chocolate cinnamon rolls, chocolate cream cheese frosting, baked cinnamon rolls, cocoa rolls, sweet breakfast rolls
