Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls
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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are sweet, soft, buttery pastries filled with raisins and cinnamon sugar, topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/3 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 4-4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup carrots finely shredded - about 2 carrots
Filling:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
Icing:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
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Instructions
Dough:
- Add the milk to a microwave-safe cup and heat it to 115°F, or you can add it to a small saucepan and heat it on the stove. Dissolve the yeast and granulated sugar in warm milk, and stir to combine. Allow the mixture to proof for 5-10 minutes. The mixture should be foamy, if it's not, redo this step.
- Next, in a bowl, stir the vanilla into melted butter.
- After that, in the bowl of a stand mixer, using the dough hook, combine 4 cups of flour, light brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- With the mixer running on low, slowly add the yeast mixture.
- After that, add the butter mixture.
- Next, beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Add the finely shredded carrots and increase speed, mixing until the dough comes together. If the dough is still sticky, add additional flour, one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together in a smooth ball.
- Transfer dough to a large oil-greased bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and allow it to rise in a warm place for at least one hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and rolling the dough:
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or baking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- On a clean counter, roll out the proofed dough into a 12-20-inch rectangle.
- Brush the entire surface with melted butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, 1 inch from the sides.
- After that, sprinkle the raisins on top, distributing them evenly.
- Starting at one of the short ends, begin rolling the dough into a log. Pinch to seal ends. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the dough log into the desired number of rolls, I got 9 large rolls. Arrange them in the prepared pan. Cover loosely and allow to rise in a warm place for an additional one hour.
Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake the rolls for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches at least 200°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rolls cool for 20-30 minutes before adding icing.
Cream cheese icing:
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat together cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla, cinnamon (if using), and powdered sugar. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread the icing over the rolls and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
803kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
126g
(42%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
115mg
(38%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
449mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
75g
(150%)
Vitamin A
3452IU
(69%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
211mg
(21%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 803 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 803kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 126g | 42% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 75g | 150% |
| Vitamin A | 3452IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 211mg | 21% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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