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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 more for dusting
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 quarter cup granulated sugar
  • 1 quarter cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 quarter cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 quarter cup chopped walnuts optional
Frosting
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Whisk until combined.
  3. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix grated carrots, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts (if using).
Assemble the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
  3. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the dough.
  4. Roll the dough tightly from the long side and slice into 8 equal pieces.
  5. Place the rolls on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Serve
  1. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cinnamon rolls are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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