Soft, fluffy rolls with warm spices, sweet carrots, and a gooey cinnamon filling—finished with rich cream cheese frosting. It’s carrot cake + cinnamon rolls in one irresistible bake!
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 rolls)
🍞 Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp instant yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
🍯 Filling:
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp ginger
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
🍦 Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 100g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (softened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Dough
- Mix flour, yeast, sugar, and salt
- Add warm milk, butter, egg, and carrots
- Knead until smooth (8–10 mins)
- Cover & let rise 1 hour (until doubled)
2. Roll & Fill
- Roll dough into rectangle
- Spread butter, then sprinkle sugar + spices
- Add nuts & raisins
3. Shape Rolls
- Roll tightly into a log
- Cut into 10–12 pieces
4. Second Rise
- Place in baking dish
- Let rise 30–40 minutes
5. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes
6. Frost
- Mix frosting ingredients
- Spread over warm rolls 😍
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points (Approx.)
🔢 Per Roll: ~6–8 Points
🍽️ Total Batch: ~70–90 Points
💡 Make It Lighter
- Use low-fat cream cheese
- Reduce sugar in filling
- Skip nuts/raisins
👉 Can drop to ~5–6 points per roll
💡 Pro Tips
- Use finely grated carrots for soft texture
- Don’t overbake—keep them soft
- Frost while warm for melt-in effect
💡 Variations
- Glaze instead of frosting: Lighter option
- Keto version: Use almond flour + sweetener
- Extra moist: Add crushed pineapple
- Spiced deluxe: Add cloves
❓ FAQs
❓ Can I make overnight?
Yes—refrigerate after shaping, bake next day.
❓ Why are my rolls dense?
Dough didn’t rise enough or too much flour.
❓ Can I freeze them?
Yes—freeze baked or unbaked rolls.
❓ Can I skip yeast?
Use a quick dough, but texture will differ.