Description
Soft, spiced carrot cake cinnamon rolls with warm spices, packed with shredded carrots and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. These rolls are ideal for special weekend breakfasts.
Ingredients
- Yeast Dough: ¾ cup whole milk warmed
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1½ cups finely shredded carrots
- ¾ cup shredded coconut
- 4 to 4½ cups all purpose flour
- Cinnamon Filling: ¾ cup unsalted butter very soft
- 1½ cups light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Cream Pour: ½ cup heavy cream warmed
- Cream Cheese Frosting: 6 ounces cream cheese softened
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Combine the warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand 2 minutes until slightly foamy.
- Whisk in the eggs, melted butter, sugar, salt, cinnamon, shredded carrots, and coconut until combined.
- Add 4 cups of flour and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead 5 to 7 minutes. Add more flour only if the dough is too sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise 30 minutes until nearly doubled.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle about 24 by 15 inches. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll tightly from the long edge and cut into 12 to 15 rolls. Place in a greased 9 by 13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and let rise 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Warm the heavy cream and pour evenly over the risen rolls.
- Bake for 27 to 30 minutes until golden and set in the center.
- Beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over warm rolls and sprinkle with walnuts before serving.
Notes
- Do not add extra flour during kneading or the rolls may become dense.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American