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Close up of sliced Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake Bread topped with thick, swirled cream cheese frosting on a white marble countertop.

Cinnamon Roll Carrot Cake Bread

A decadent, pull-apart yeast loaf combining the spiced, tender crumb of carrot cake with the rich, buttery swirl and cream cheese frosting of a classic cinnamon roll.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup freshly grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons organic ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon premium vanilla bean paste

Method
 

  1. Whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in a stand mixer bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon, and carrots. Mix with dough hook, gradually adding flour.
  3. Knead on medium-low for 6-8 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  4. Roll dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with brown sugar, organic ceylon cinnamon, and pecans.
  5. Roll tightly into a log. Cut log in half lengthwise. Twist halves together and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan using high end bakeware.
  6. Let rise for 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 190°F. Tent with foil halfway if needed.
  8. Beat cream cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, powdered sugar, premium vanilla bean paste, and salt until fluffy. Spread over warm bread.