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katya bou

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful combination of moist banana bread and soft cinnamon rolls, topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream warm
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish,

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine the warm milk, a tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for about five to ten minutes until it is foamy and smells like a fresh bakery.
  2. Add your mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and the remaining sugar. Gradually add the flour, mixing with the dough hook until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. It should be soft and slightly tacky, not dry.
  3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a warm damp cloth, and let it rise in a draft-free spot. Wait about an hour until it has doubled in size.
Roll Out and Fill
  1. Punch down the dough and turn it onto a floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle. Spread softened butter all over, then sprinkle generously with your cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
  2. Roll the dough tightly and slice into 12 even rolls. Place them in a greased baking dish. Pour half a cup of warm heavy cream over the rolls before the second rise.
Bake and Frost
  1. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 to 30 minutes. You are looking for a color that is golden like late summer sun.
  2. While the rolls are slightly warm, whip together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Slather it on thick. The heat from the rolls will melt the frosting into all the nooks and crannies.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are best served warm. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, though they are best kept in the fridge because of the cream cheese frosting. To reheat, use the oven or a toaster oven rather than the microwave. A few minutes at 300 degrees will revive that just-baked softness.
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