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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls infused with the flavors of carrot cake, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 4 tablespoons butter softened
Frosting
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, beaten egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 hour.
Make the Filling
  1. In a bowl, mix grated carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and softened butter until well combined.
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  2. Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll it up tightly and cut into 8 equal pieces.
  3. Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Serve
  1. Spread the frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or raisins to the filling if desired.

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