Embrace the warmth of homemade baking with our Vegan Cinnamon Rolls, a treat that’s both tender and irresistibly gooey. These cinnamon rolls are filled with swirls of buttery brown sugar, crunchy pecans, and a generous amount of cinnamon, then topped with a creamy maple cream cheese frosting. The recipe ensures the rolls are not just delicious but also completely vegan, making them a perfect option for those following a plant-based diet or anyone who loves a good cinnamon roll. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying vegan baking for the first time, these cinnamon rolls are straightforward to make and are sure to bring comfort and joy to your table.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- Plain Flour: 360g
- Light Brown Sugar: 50g
- Instant Yeast: 8g
- Cinnamon: 1/4 tsp
- Warm Soy Milk: 180ml
- Dairy-Free Butter (melted): 70g
- Filling:
- Dairy-Free Butter (room temp): 100g
- Maple Syrup: 40g
- Light Brown Sugar: 50g
- Ground Cinnamon: 1 tbsp
- Crushed Pecans: 100g
- Maple Cream Cheese Frosting:
- Dairy-Free Unsalted Butter (very soft): 80g
- Dairy-Free Cream Cheese: 170g
- Icing Sugar: 80g
- Maple Syrup: 4 tbsp
Instructions:
- Dough Preparation: Mix yeast into warm milk. Let it bloom. Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Fold in butter and milk mixture. Let rest for 10 minutes. Knead for 15 minutes. Let rise for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
- Rolling Dough: Roll out the dough into a 12-inch square.
- Filling: Mix filling ingredients and spread over the dough. Roll into a log and cut into 9 pieces. Place in a buttered pan and let rise for 45 minutes.
- Baking: Optionally, pour cream over rolls before baking. Bake at 180°C for 25-30 minutes.
- Frosting: Whip frosting ingredients. Spread over warm rolls.
Enjoy these Vegan Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat that combines the sweet and spicy flavors of cinnamon and pecans with a luscious frosting, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack.
