Description
The ultimate hybrid of spiced carrot cake and warm cinnamon rolls. Featuring a vibrant, carrot-flecked dough and a rich cream cheese frosting, these rolls utilize a secret heavy cream soak for an exceptionally soft and pillowy finish.
Ingredients
For the Spiced Carrot Dough
- 1.25 cups milk, 1.5 tsp yeast, 0.5 cup + 2 tsp sugar
- 3 eggs, 1 cup shredded carrots, 6 cups bread flour
- 0.5 cup butter, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger
For the Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp cinnamon, 3/4 cup butter
For the Soak & Frosting
- 0.5 cup heavy cream, 4 oz cream cheese, 0.5 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, milk
Instructions
Yeast: Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar for 10 mins.
Dough: Mix ingredients with a dough hook for 6–7 mins until elastic. Let rise 1 hour, then stretch/fold and refrigerate 2–12 hours.
Shape: Roll chilled dough to 12×20 inches. Spread filling, cut into 12 strips, and roll into spirals. Rise 45–60 mins.
Bake: Pour warm heavy cream over rolls. Bake at 375°F for 10 mins, then 350°F for 30–35 mins.
Frost: Whip frosting ingredients for 6–7 mins. Frost warm rolls.
Notes
Cold Proofing: Chilling firms the butter and develops flavor, ensuring clean cuts without tearing.
Fresh is Best: Pre-shredded carrots are too dry; fresh carrots provide necessary dough moisture.
Tenting: Cover with foil at 25 mins if tops brown too quickly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 52
- Sodium: 510
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 20
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 92
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 115
Keywords: carrot cake cinnamon rolls, gourmet cinnamon rolls, heavy cream cinnamon rolls, spiced carrot dough