Description
These Gluten Free Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls combine the warmth of spices with sweet carrots in a fluffy dough. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat, they feature a rich cream cheese glaze that elevates each bite. Treat yourself to this easy yet delightful recipe and enjoy homemade goodness any time of day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 16 ounce bag bob’s red mill gluten free bread mix
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 6 tablespoons butter, melted then cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ~ ¼ cup GF all purpose flour for rolling the dough
- 6 tablespoons softened butter
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 4 ounces plain cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a bowl of a stand mixer, combine the bread mix, yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- Use instant yeast and discard any package included with the bread mix.
- Mix on low speed until combined using the dough hook.
- Warm the milk in the microwave for about 1 minute until lukewarm.
- With the mixer on low, add the warm milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Mix for about 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides and bottom to mix thoroughly.
- Stir in the carrots and knead the dough on medium/low speed for about 5 minutes.
- Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and spices and set aside.
- Melt the 6 tablespoons of butter for 15-20 seconds until softened but not fully melted.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into a 12×15 rectangle.
- Brush the softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle with the spiced sugar mixture and add nuts if desired.
- Cut the dough into 12 strips (about 1 1/4 inches wide) using a pizza cutter.
- Roll each strip into a roll and place into a greased 9×13 baking pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap, then a dish towel, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm environment.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F toward the end of the rising time.
- Once risen, bake for 24-30 minutes until golden and fluffy.
- Mix together melted butter and cream cheese for the glaze, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
- After baking, let the rolls cool for about 5 minutes before topping with glaze.
Notes
Ensure yeast is at the proper temperature; too hot will kill it.
Use parchment paper when rolling the dough to avoid sticking.
These rolls can be topped with additional nuts or frosting if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg