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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the tender, moist qualities of banana bread with the classic sweet and spicy swirl of cinnamon rolls. Soft homemade dough with mashed bananas is filled with a brown sugar and cinnamon mixture layered with fresh banana slices, baked to golden perfection, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) lukewarm milk (120-130°F)
  • 6 Tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 ½-5 cups (540-600 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ cup mashed banana (about 1 large banana)

Filling and Assembly:

  • 4 Tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • ½ cup (107 g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 large bananas, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream, slightly warmed

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (170 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Warm milk: In a medium saucepan, heat milk, butter, and sugar until butter is melted and the temperature reaches 120°F-130°F (for instant yeast). Remove from heat to activate the yeast properly.
  2. Make dough: In a stand mixer bowl with paddle attachment, combine 4 ½ cups flour, yeast, and salt. Add the melted butter mixture and mashed bananas. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough: Attach the dough hook to your mixer and knead on medium speed for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic but slightly sticky. Add flour as needed, but no more than 5 cups total. Alternatively, knead by hand on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Let the dough rise: Lightly grease a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 ½ hours.
  5. Roll out the dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll into an 18×12 inch rectangle.
  6. Spread filling: Spread softened butter over the dough leaving a ½-inch border at the top edge. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over butter. Place sliced bananas on top.
  7. Cut rolls: Starting from the long edge with filling, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls using a serrated knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
  8. Let rolls rise: Butter or spray a 9×13 inch baking dish. Place rolls spiral side up in pan, cover, and let rise until nearly doubled and slightly puffy, about 45 minutes.
  9. Bake rolls: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour warmed heavy cream over rolls. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pan for about 20 minutes.
  10. Make cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix on low speed until combined. Beat in vanilla and then beat on medium-high until fluffy, 1-2 minutes.
  11. Ice rolls: Spread frosting over cinnamon rolls while still slightly warm to allow it to melt slightly into the rolls.

Notes

  • Storage: Store frosted cinnamon rolls in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Rewarm in the oven or microwave before serving.
  • Make ahead: After the first rise, roll out, fill, cut, and place rolls in a pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Let rise at room temperature 45-60 minutes before baking.
  • Freezing: Rolls can be frozen before or after baking for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before baking or reheating. Reheat in oven or microwave.
  • Bread maker: Dough can be prepared in a bread maker following manufacturer’s instructions for yeast dough.
  • Flour: All-purpose flour is recommended for best results.
  • Yeast: Instant yeast is used here; active dry yeast can be substituted 1:1 but requires longer rising times and lower milk temperature.
  • Milk: Whole milk preferred for tenderness but low-fat milk can be used. Milk must be lukewarm to activate yeast.
  • Butter: Unsalted butter is preferable to control salt content. Adjust salt accordingly if using salted butter.
  • Cream cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese for frosting for best texture and flavor.
  • Author: Adeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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