Description
Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining the warm flavors of cinnamon with moist, grated carrots. These rolls are fluffy, gooey, and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze that will make your kitchen smell heavenly. Perfect for brunch or cozy family gatherings, they are sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Experience the joy of baking these sweet treats and create lasting memories around the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until bubbly.
- Add melted butter and eggs to the mixture; stir well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and cinnamon until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled.
- For the filling, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, grated carrots, and optional nuts in a separate bowl.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick). Spread softened butter over the surface and sprinkle the filling evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log shape and slice into rolls (about 1-2 inches thick). Place in greased baking pans.
- Allow rolls to rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare cream cheese glaze by mixing softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth; drizzle over warm rolls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg