These Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with warm spices, sweet carrots, and finished with a luscious mascarpone icing… pure bakery-style bliss in every bite 😍🥕🍥🔥

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Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing Bliss

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 3–3½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

For the Carrot Filling

  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 3 tbsp softened butter

For the Mascarpone Icing

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2–3 tbsp milk, as needed

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

  1. Warm the milk and water until lukewarm.
  2. Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Add melted butter, egg, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead for 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  6. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the Filling

  1. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Roll the dough into a large rectangle.
  3. Spread softened butter over the dough.
  4. Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly on top.
  5. Scatter the grated carrots over the surface.

3. Shape the Rolls

  1. Roll the dough tightly into a log.
  2. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
  3. Arrange in a greased baking dish.
  4. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.

4. Bake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Bake for 22–28 minutes, until golden brown.
  3. Allow the rolls to cool slightly.

5. Make the Icing

  1. Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Spread generously over the warm rolls.

Tips

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
  • A little orange zest in the icing adds amazing flavor.
  • Don’t overbake to keep the rolls soft and fluffy.
  • Best served warm.

Prep Time

25 minutes

Rise Time

1 hour 45 minutes

Bake Time

25 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 35 minutes

Servings

12 rolls

Nutritional Information (Approximate per roll)

  • Calories: 320–380 kcal
  • Protein: 5–7 g
  • Fat: 14–18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42–50 g
  • Fiber: 1–2 g
  • Sugar: 18–24 g

Conclusion

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing combine the cozy flavors of carrot cake with the soft, swirled goodness of cinnamon rolls. Topped with a silky mascarpone frosting, they’re perfect for brunch, holidays, or any special treat.

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