Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp (6g) salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted and browned
  • 1 cup (200g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp (16g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (2g) vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

  1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm heavy cream, a pinch of sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix: In a mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Pour in the yeast mixture and egg. Mix on low until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead: Add softened butter one tablespoon at a time. Knead on medium-low for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and passes the windowpane test.
  4. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll Out: Punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll it into a large rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
  6. Apply Filling: Spread the browned butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract over the dough, then roll into one massive, continuous spiral.
  7. Bake: Place the spiral in a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 30 minutes until mahogany-colored.
  8. Glaze: Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Finish: Spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm cinnamon roll cake before serving.