Description
These Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls combine soft cinnamon roll dough with spiced carrot cake filling and cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (178 ml) warm water
- 1 tablespoon (9g) active dry yeast
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 cups (372g) all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ cup (75g) grated carrots (about 2 medium)
- 4 ounces (114g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1½ cups (170g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place warm water (100-110°F) into a measuring cup, add the active dry yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir gently and let rest until bubbly, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the proofed yeast mixture to a stand mixer bowl. Add the egg and vegetable oil along with 1 cup of flour. Mix, gradually adding 1½ cups more flour. Knead for 5-10 minutes until the dough is elastic and soft.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead by hand until smooth. Place it in a bowl sprayed with nonstick spray, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and grated carrots.
- Roll the dough into a 12×15-inch rectangle. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the carrot-spice mixture on top. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 9-12 pieces.
- Spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick spray and place the rolls close together. Let them rise until doubled (20-30 minutes) or cover and chill overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla extract, and beat until creamy.
- Spread cream cheese frosting over warm or cooled rolls. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
- These rolls can be frozen before or after baking.
- Can also be frozen after frosting.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
