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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing Delight

Enjoy delightful Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing—a perfect blend of flavors for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup whole milk warm
  • ¼ cup water warm
  • 2 tbsp Salted Finlandia Butter melted
  • 3 tsp Active Dry Yeast fresh
  • ¼ tsp Granulated Sugar can substitute with honey
  • 1 tbsp Raw Honey or maple syrup
  • 3 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 Large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 tsp Maple Extract or vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon to taste
  • ½ tsp Allspice or nutmeg
  • 1 ¼ cups Finely Grated Carrot or shredded zucchini
For the Filling
  • cup Salted Finlandia Butter melted
  • 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar optional
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon to taste
  • ½ tsp Allspice or ginger
  • ½ tsp Ground Ginger or fresh ginger
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg optional
For the Icing
  • 6 oz Mascarpone Cheese at room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar to taste
  • 2 tsp Maple Extract or vanilla extract
  • 5 tbsp Milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Dish
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Warm 1 cup of milk and ¼ cup of water over low heat until just warm. Combine with 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 3 teaspoons of active dry yeast, ¼ teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Let sit for 15 minutes until bubbly.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 ¼ cups of flour, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon of maple extract, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of allspice, and 1 ¼ cups of grated carrot. Stir in the yeast mixture, kneading until smooth and elastic, about 5-6 minutes.
Dough Rising
  1. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
Shaping the Rolls
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches). Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the filling mixture evenly on top.
Rolling and Cutting
  1. Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, cut into 1-inch thick slices, and arrange in a greased baking dish. Let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
  1. Brush the tops with any remaining melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Making the Icing
  1. Whisk mascarpone until creamy, gradually sift in powdered sugar, then add maple extract and milk until desired consistency.
Drizzling and Serving
  1. Allow rolls to cool slightly before drizzling with icing and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Enjoy these rolls warm for the best taste. You can add nuts or different extracts for flavor variations.

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