Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls

Sometimes the smallest change can make a big difference.

I've taken the liberty to enhance a family recipe by adding one additional ingredient to enhance the flavor profile. Let's Begin!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup whole or plant based milk (Warm)

• 2 large eggs at room temperature

• 2 1/2 t instant dry yeast

• 1/3 Cup unsalted butter (Kerrygold is my preference or Country Crock Plant Based Butter)

• 4 Cups all-purpose flour

• 1 t salt

• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar

FILLING

• 1/2 cup very soft salted butter (Not Melted)

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 t nutmeg

• 1/2 t all spice

• 3 T cinnamon

CAKE BATTER CREAM CHEESE ICING

• 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 6 ounces cream cheese room temperature

• 1 T cake batter extract

• 1/2 t pure vanilla extract

• 1/8 t salt

DIRECTIONS

• Pour warm milk in a stand mixer add the yeast.

• Add the eggs, butter, salt and sugar.

• Add in flour and mix jut until combined.

• Set this mixture aside for 5 minutes to rest.

• Attach the dough hook.

• Beat the dough on medium speed to form a dough ball. Knead for 6 minutes or until smooth. (This dough will be sticky)

• Spray a large bowl with cooking spray.

• Place the dough in the greased large bowl. 

• Cover the bowl with a warm towel .

• Place the bowl in a warm place, let it rest and rise until it is double its size.

• Turn the dough on a lightly floured surface. 

• Flour a rolling pin and roll the dough into a rectangle.

• Spread the cinnamon filling over the rectangle, but leave at least 1/2 inch at the end without filling. Once you start rolling the dough the inside cinnamon mixture will move to the edge

• Roll the dough nice and firm, but not to tight 

• Cut the dough with a serrated knife or dental floss

• Cut in half then then cut the halves in half yielding 12 -14 rolls

• Set aside and cover with a warm towel or plastic wrap until double in size

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

• OPTIONAL: Lightly glaze each roll with whole milk, heavy cream, or coconut milk.

• Bake at 375 degrees for 18-25 minutes - (The baking time will depend on the size of the rolls)

• Combine all of the ingredients for the cake batter cream cheese icing in a sturdy bowl top each cinnamon roll generously.

• Enjoy!