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Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

A stack of warm Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting on a white plate.
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A recipe for sweet rolls that combines the moist texture and flavor of banana bread with the classic swirl and cream cheese frosting of cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted (for filling)
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar (for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until just combined.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
  5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches.
  6. Brush the entire surface of the dough evenly with the 1/2 cup melted butter. Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface.
  7. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed.
  8. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls. Place the rolls snugly in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  9. Cover the pan and let the rolls rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until puffy. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  10. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
  11. Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until combined. Add the vanilla extract and milk, beating until the frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  12. Spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the warm rolls before serving.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use bananas that are heavily spotted or almost black.
  • You can add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips to the dough mixture before chilling for added texture.
  • If you prefer a thinner glaze, add an extra tablespoon of milk to the frosting mixture.

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