Gluten-Free Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Delicious and fluffy gluten-free cinnamon rolls infused with the flavors of carrot cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, and egg.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
- Roll the dough out on a floured surface into a rectangle.
- Spread a thin layer of butter over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
- For a sweeter roll, add more sugar to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen.
- Top with cream cheese frosting for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg