Description
These Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing are a perfect homemade treat. Enjoy their irresistible flavor, simple prep, and delightful texture any time of the day!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp dry yeast, instant or regular
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, freshly grated
- 2 medium carrots, grated; about 1 1/4 cups grated
- 1 cup finely diced pecans, or walnuts, pistachios, almonds
- 3/4 cup half-and-half, or cream; for baking
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup finely diced pecans, for garnish; optional
Instructions
- Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm milk in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix in sea salt, vanilla extract, melted butter, eggs, and sugar, whisking until eggs are well-beaten.
- Gradually add flour, ½ cup at a time, mixing well until the dough begins to thicken.
- When dough pulls together, transfer to a floured surface and knead, adding remaining flour as needed.
- Knead for 4 to 6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover dough with a kitchen towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
Notes
For best yeast activation, ensure milk is warm but not hot.
You can customize the nuts in the recipe according to your preference.
These rolls are delightful fresh but can also be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg