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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls topped with maple cinnamon cream cheese frosting, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Rolling pin
  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch Pan

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 cup warm whole milk 100–110°F
  • 3 teaspoon active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup mashed overripe bananas about 2 bananas
  • 4 ¾ cups bread flour or all-purpose
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Filling

  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter softened, room temp
  • 2 bananas thinly sliced

Maple Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 6 oz cream cheese room temp
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter room temp
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Make the Dough

  • Warm milk in the microwave until it hits 100–110°F (about 60–90 seconds total).
  • In a large bowl, whisk warm milk and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  • Add in brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add 4 cups of flour and salt. Begin mixing, then slowly add up to ¾ cup more flour until the dough pulls away from the sides and is only slightly sticky.
  • Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes. Form into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for 60–90 minutes or until doubled in size.

Fill & Roll

  • Roll dough out onto a floured surface into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  • Spread softened butter across the surface.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly on top of the butter.
  • Lay banana slices across the surface.
  • Cut into 12 even strips, then roll each into a swirl. Place into a greased 9×13 dish.
  • (Optional: sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar on the bottom of the pan for a caramelized base.)

Final Rise & Bake

  • Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL: Before baking, drizzle ¼ cup heavy cream over the rolls for extra fluffiness.
  • Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

Make the Frosting

  • Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Add in vanilla and maple syrup. Beat again.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

Frost & Serve

  • Spread frosting on warm rolls fresh out of the oven. Serve immediately and prepare to fall in love.

Notes

For make-ahead options, you can either bake ahead and warm or prep the rolls and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10g
Keyword banana bread, brunch, Cinnamon Rolls, dessert, frosting
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