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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

150 min12 servingsIntermediate5 / 5

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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
A decadent fusion of classic carrot cake and soft, gooey cinnamon rolls. The dough is infused with fresh carrots, warming spices, and a hidden layer of cream cheese frosting rolled right inside.
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Recipe Details

Prep30m
Cook30m
Chill60m
Total150m
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rating: 5 / 5
Per serving: 1 roll
587
Calories
9.2g
Protein
70.5g
Carbs
30.4g
Fat

Estimated from the ingredients. Check the packaging for exact numbers.

Tags:
DessertBreakfastBakingCarrot Cake
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Ingredients

Dough

  • 4cupAll-purpose flour(plus extra for dusting)
  • 2cupCarrots(finely grated)
  • ½cupBrown sugar(packed)
  • 2 ¼tspActive dry yeast(1 standard packet)
  • 1cupWhole milk(warmed to 110F)
  • 2largeEgg(room temperature)
  • ¼cupUnsalted butter(softened)
  • 1tspSalt
  • 1tspCinnamon(ground)
  • ¼tspNutmeg(ground)

Filling

  • ½cupButter(softened)
  • 1cupBrown sugar(packed)
  • 2tbspCinnamon(ground)
  • 4ozCream cheese(softened, for the internal layer)

Frosting

  • 8ozCream cheese(softened, for topping frosting)
  • 1cupPowdered Sugar(sifted)
  • 4tbspUnsalted butter(softened)
  • 1tspVanilla extract

Topping

  • ½cupWalnuts(toasted and chopped)

Instructions

Dough Preparation

  1. 1 In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large mixer, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated carrots.
  3. 3 Add yeast mixture and knead until a smooth, soft dough forms.
  4. 4 Cover and let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes.

Rolling and Filling

  1. 1 Roll dough out into a 12x18 rectangle.
  2. 2 Spread the 4oz of softened cream cheese evenly over the dough.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon filling mixture.
  4. 4 Roll tightly into a log and cut into 12 even slices.
  5. 5 Place into a greased 9x13 pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

Baking and Finishing

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2 Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  3. 3 Whisk together frosting ingredients until smooth.
  4. 4 Once slightly cooled, spread frosting over rolls and sprinkle with toasted walnuts.
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Chef's Notes & Tips

Tip 1 of 3

To ensure the cream cheese layer doesn't melt away during baking, keep it slightly chilled before spreading, and freeze the rolled log for 10 minutes before slicing to keep the swirl defined.

Tip 2 of 3

Do not over-bake; the rolls are done when the tops are golden and the internal temperature reaches 190°F (88°C).

Tip 3 of 3

For the best flavor, use freshly grated carrots rather than pre-shredded bags, which are too dry.

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