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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rolls
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls recipe combines the moist, sweet flavor of banana bread with the gooey, spiced delight of cinnamon rolls. Soft dough enriched with mashed bananas is filled with a cinnamon brown sugar mixture and sliced bananas, baked until golden, and topped with a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a special breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk lukewarm (about 120-130°F)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 1/2-5 cups (540 - 600 g) all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)

Filling and Assembly:

  • 4 Tablespoons (1/2 stick, 57 g) unsalted butter very soft
  • 1/2 cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream slightly warmed (for pouring on rolls before baking)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (170 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm milk: In a medium saucepan, heat milk, butter, and sugar until the butter is melted and the temperature reaches 120°F-130℉ (ideal for instant yeast). Remove from heat.
  2. Make dough: In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment, combine 4 ½ cups flour, instant yeast, and salt. Add the melted butter mixture and mashed bananas, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Switch to the dough hook attachment and knead at medium speed for 6-8 minutes. If the dough is sticky, add flour a tablespoon at a time up to 5 cups total. The dough should be smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky.
  4. Let the dough rise: Lightly grease a large bowl, place the dough inside, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  5. Roll out the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it into an 18×12 inch rectangle.
  6. Spread filling: Spread the softened butter over the dough leaving a ½-inch border along the top edge. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the butter. Arrange banana slices on top.
  7. Cut rolls: Roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls using a serrated knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
  8. Let rolls rise: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and place rolls spiral side up. Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free area for 45 minutes until slightly puffy and nearly doubled.
  9. Bake rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour the warmed heavy cream over the rolls and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan.
  10. Make cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Beat in vanilla extract and continue beating for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
  11. Ice rolls: Spread the cream cheese frosting on the warm cinnamon rolls so it melts slightly into the rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use instant yeast for faster rise times and better rise control; active dry yeast requires lower milk temperature and longer rise.
  • Do not over-knead the dough to avoid dense and chewy rolls.
  • For clean roll cuts, use dental floss or thread instead of a knife.
  • Spread the frosting while the rolls are still warm for best melting effect.
  • Ensure bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and flavor in the dough and filling.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 roll
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Sodium: 210 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

Find it online: https://garlicpan.com/banana-bread-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting-recipe/