Making Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls is simple when you follow these easy-to-understand steps:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the warmed buttermilk, egg, melted butter, cocoa powder, red food coloring, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes, adding the remaining flour as needed until the dough is smooth and elastic.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Prepare the Filling: While the dough rises, mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
7. Roll Out Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
8. Spread Filling: Spread softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered surface.
9. Roll the Dough: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
10. Cut Rolls: Slice the log into 12 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased baking pan, leaving a little space between each for rising.
11. Second Rise: Cover the pan with a kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Preheat Oven: While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
13. Bake: Once risen, bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
14. Cool the Rolls: Remove from the oven and cool for about 15 minutes before frosting.
15. Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Adjust with milk for desired consistency.
16. Frost Rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.