Deliciously soft and sweet Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls, combining the flavors of a classic carrot cake with a traditional cinnamon roll.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup milk warmed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for filling
- 1/2 cup brown sugar for filling
- 1/4 cup butter softened, for filling
- 1/2 cup cream cheese for frosting
- 1/4 cup butter softened, for frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar for frosting
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, milk, and salt. Stir in yeast mixture and beaten eggs.
- Add grated carrots and gradually stir in flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for about 8 minutes on a floured surface, until smooth.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and roll out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over the dough, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up the dough tightly and cut into even slices. Place rolls in prepared baking dish.
- Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While rolls are baking, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once rolls are baked, spread cream cheese frosting over warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg