Treat yourself to the ultimate indulgence with our Decadent Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls, a twist on the traditional cinnamon roll with a rich chocolate dough. These rolls are filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with a creamy chocolate ganache, combining warm spices and velvety chocolate in every bite.
Why You'll Love This Recipe: Chocolate lovers will rejoice in these cinnamon rolls, where cocoa is infused into the dough for an extra chocolatey experience. The gooey center and the glossy chocolate ganache topping make each roll a perfect blend of textures and flavors. These rolls are a dream come true for those who love a rich, comforting, and satisfying treat.
Perfect Occasion: These Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for special breakfasts, brunches, or as a decadent dessert. Serve them at family gatherings, holiday mornings, or when you want to make any ordinary day feel like a celebration.
Decoration Tips: After drizzling with chocolate ganache, sprinkle the tops with a little sea salt or crushed nuts for a contrast in flavor and texture. A dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder can also add a beautiful touch.
- Ingredients:
- For the sponge:
- 300 ml of warm milk (3.2% fat)
- 5 g of dry yeast
- 20 g of sugar
- 150 g of sifted flour
- For the dough:
- Sponge mixture
- 450 g of sifted flour
- 4 g of salt
- 2 eggs
- 60 g of sugar
- 100 g of butter, softened
- 50 g of cocoa powder
- For the filling:
- 100 g of softened butter
- 120 g of sugar
- 30 g of vanilla sugar
- 25 g of ground cinnamon
- For the chocolate ganache:
- 90 g of chocolate
- 30 g of heavy cream (33% fat)
- For the sponge:
- Instructions:
- Sponge:
- Combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, and flour in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, salt, and the sponge. Gradually add softened butter and sifted dry ingredients, kneading into a smooth dough (5-10 minutes). Let the dough rise under plastic wrap in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Filling:
- Mix sugar, vanilla sugar, and cinnamon together.
- Roll out the dough to a 1 cm thickness, about 60x45 cm. Trim the edges, spread with softened butter, and evenly sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top. Roll up the dough and cut into 3-4 cm thick rolls using thread.
- Place rolls on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes.
- Chocolate Ganache:
- Heat the cream in the microwave and pour over the chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the ganache over the hot rolls.
- Sponge:
Enjoy your delicious Decadent Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls with Luscious Chocolate Ganache!
