Ingredients

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 ounces butter, softened
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
• 4 1/4 cups flour plus 1/4 to 1/2 cup as needed
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, for kneading
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs

Cream Cheese Filling

• 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract