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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Decadent Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls You'll Adore

Indulge in Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls that blend classic flavors into a delightful breakfast treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4.25 cups All-Purpose Flour plus extra for handling
  • 2 packets Instant Dry Yeast or active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt
  • 1 cup Whole Milk warm
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar adjustable to taste
  • 2 cups Finely Shredded Carrots wring out excess moisture
  • 1 Large Egg room temperature
Filling
  • 0.33 cups Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • Ground Allspice adjust to taste
  • Cornstarch to thicken
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Pecans optional, toasted
Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, and salt.
  2. Heat milk, butter, and sugar until warm and combine with dry ingredients.
  3. Add carrots and egg to the mixture and knead until elastic.
  4. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 10-20 minutes.
  5. Mix filling ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  6. Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and roll tightly.
  7. Cut into 12 pieces and place in a greased dish, allowing for expansion.
  8. Let the rolls proof for about 30 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 26-30 minutes.
  10. Prepare frosting and spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These rolls can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for easy baking in the morning.

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