Description
Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful and indulgent twist on classic cinnamon rolls, perfect for your Easter brunch or any special occasion. These fluffy rolls blend the warm flavors of carrot cake with gooey sweetness, topped off with rich cream cheese frosting that makes them utterly irresistible. Whether served warm with a drizzle of maple syrup or enjoyed alongside fresh fruit, these sweet rolls are sure to impress your family and friends. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free morning. Experience the joy of homemade goodness with this easy recipe that’s both fun and rewarding to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrot
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- 4 1/2 cups bread flour (divided)
- 3/4 cup salted butter (almost melted)
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/3 cup salted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes. Add eggs, melted butter, salt, cinnamon, sugar, carrots, and coconut.
- Mix in 4 cups of flour until combined; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Switch to the dough hook; knead on medium speed, adding remaining flour as needed until smooth and elastic.
- Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread the filling evenly over it. Roll tightly from one long edge and slice into 12–15 pieces.
- Place slices in a greased pan; cover and let rise for another 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Pour warm cream over rolls before baking for about 27–30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly; mix cream cheese and powdered sugar for frosting and spread over rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg