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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

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These Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls combine the cozy, moist flavor of banana bread with the gooey layers and sweet frosting of classic cinnamon rolls. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this recipe is soft, fluffy, and packed with cinnamon-banana warmth in every bite.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (not hot)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 to 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 115g cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk (if needed, for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast:
    In a bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, add the mashed bananas, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, remaining sugar, and the activated yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
  3. Form the Dough:
    Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes by hand or with a dough hook until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise:
    Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. Make the Filling:
    In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spreadable paste.
  6. Shape the Rolls:
    Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle (roughly 14×18 inches). Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  7. Roll and Slice:
    Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
  8. Second Rise:
    Arrange the rolls in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish. Cover and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes, until puffy.
  9. Bake:
    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overbake.
  10. Make the Frosting:
    While the rolls bake, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Add milk as needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  11. Frost and Serve:
    Spread the frosting over warm rolls immediately after baking so it melts slightly into the swirls.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best texture and flavor.

Rolls can be refrigerated overnight before baking.

To freeze, wrap rolls individually and store for up to 2 months.

Serve warm for the best experience

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 25

Find it online: https://recipesmars.com/2025/06/banana-bread-cinnamon-rolls-with-cream-cheese-frosting/