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Delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

This Delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on classic rolls, delivering a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 511
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup milk warmed
  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4½-5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana
Filling
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas sliced
Frosting
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, heat milk and 6 tablespoons of butter until warm.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together ½ cup granulated sugar, 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast, and 1½ teaspoons salt.
  3. Add the warm milk mixture and mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate 4½-5 cups all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
Filling and Baking
  1. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
  2. Spread 4 tablespoons softened butter over the dough, and sprinkle with ½ cup packed light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  3. Add sliced bananas evenly over the sugar mixture.
  4. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  5. Place rolls into a greased baking dish and let rise until doubled.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-35 minutes until golden.
Frosting
  1. For frosting, beat 4 ounces cream cheese and 4 tablespoons softened butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add 1½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Drizzle cream cheese frosting over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 8gFat: 20g

Notes

Consider using overripe bananas for extra sweetness or adding chocolate chips for a decadent twist.

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