Description
A giant, soft, and gooey cinnamon roll spiral filled with buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or any special morning treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm oat or almond milk (or regular milk)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted vegan or regular butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup softened vegan or regular butter (for filling)
- 1/3 cup cane sugar (or 1/4 cup sugar substitute)
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese (vegan or regular)
- 4 tablespoons softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (or 3/4 cup powdered sugar substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, maple syrup, and salt. Sprinkle yeast on top, stir, and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour and mix until a dough forms. Shape into a mound, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled.
- Roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle on a floured surface. Spread softened butter evenly, then sprinkle cinnamon and sugar mixture over it.
- Slice the dough lengthwise into 2½-inch strips. Roll the first strip into a spiral and place in the center of a greased 10–12 inch round baking dish. Wrap remaining strips around it to form a large spiral.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread over the roll while slightly warm.
Notes
- Use plant-based alternatives for a fully vegan version.
- Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free option.
- Add chopped nuts or extra spices like nutmeg or cardamom for variety.
- Swap frosting for a simple glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and maple syrup.
- Reheat gently to avoid melting the frosting completely.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
