Ingredients
Dough
- 420-450 grams all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 240 mL milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 113 grams unsalted butter, softened
Carrot Cake Filling
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 60 grams walnuts
- 50 grams pecans
- 50 grams light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 56 grams unsalted butter, softened
CREAM CHEESE ICING
- 56 grams cream cheese, room temperature
- 56 grams unsalted butter, room temperature
- 180 grams powdered sugar, spooned and leveled
- 30 mL heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Brioche Dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 3 1/2 cups of flour, instant yeast, sugar and salt until they're evenly dispersed.420-450 grams all-purpose flour spooned and leveled, 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast, 50 grams granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt
- Using the dough hook attachment, turn the mixer up to medium-low speed and add in the egg, egg yolk, milk and vanilla. Mix until the dough starts to come together and then let it knead for 5-10 minutes.1 large egg room temperature, 1 large egg yolk room temperature, 240 mL milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- The dough is ready when it's pulled itself away from the edge, forming a ball around the hook. You can also remove a piece of dough and stretch it between your fingers, if you can see light through it without it breaking then it is done. Add in 1-2 Tbsp of the butter at a time, mixing until each piece is fully combined.113 grams unsalted butter softened
- With the mixer on medium-low speed, continue letting the dough knead for about five minutes, until the dough feels soft but not super sticky. If the dough is still sticky, add in the extra flour, 1-2 Tbsp at a time and knead until it's combined and the dough is soft but not super sticky.
- Place the dough to rest on a floured surface for just 10 minutes. Grease a 9x13 inch pan (or two 8-9” pans) and set aside. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough out into a 12x16 inch rectangle on a floured work surface.
Filling
- Use the Cuisinart EvolutionX Mini Chopper to grind the carrots. Place them in a bowl. Use the chopper to grind the walnuts and add them to the bowl of carrots.2 large carrots peeled and sliced, 60 grams walnuts, 50 grams pecans
- Use the chopper to grind the pecans and add them to the bowl of carrots and walnuts. Add the sugar and cinnamon to the bowl and mix until combined.50 grams light brown sugar lightly packed, 2 tsp cinnamon
- Spread the butter on the rolled out dough, and evenly spread the filling on top of the butter. Starting at the long edge of the dough, use your hands to tightly roll it into a log. Use a greased knife to evenly slice the log into 12 large rolls.56 grams unsalted butter softened
- Place the rolls in the prepared baking pan and cover them with plastic wrap. Place them in a warm environment (about 75°F or 24°C), for about 45 minutes, and let the rolls rise until they've doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350F/177C and bake the rolls for about 23-25 minutes, until they're golden brown. Remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool for a few minutes.
Frosting
- With a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese with butter until it is pale and fluffy.56 grams cream cheese room temperature, 56 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- Add the powdered sugar and beat until smooth, then add the heavy cream and vanilla and mix until combined.180 grams powdered sugar spooned and leveled, 30 mL heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Spread over the cooled rolls and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 841kcalCarbohydrates: 130gProtein: 18gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 207mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23g