Description

This Cinnamon Roll Focaccia combines the soft, fluffy texture of traditional focaccia bread with the sweet, spicy flavors of a cinnamon roll. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this unique twist on two beloved baked goods makes for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 cup water, warmed (about 105°-110°F)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
⅓ cup (73 g) vegetable oil, divided
2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cinnamon Sugar Butter Mixture

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon

Frosting

2 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch kosher salt

Instructions

Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warmed water, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Let the mixture rest for about 5 minutes until the yeast blooms and becomes frothy, indicating it is active.
Add Oil: Pour half of the vegetable oil into the yeast mixture and stir well to combine.
Mix Dough Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and kosher salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
First Rise: Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) to prepare for baking.
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Butter: In a small bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
Prepare Baking Pan: Pour the remaining vegetable oil into a 9×11-inch baking pan and use a pastry brush to evenly coat the bottom of the pan.
Shape Dough: Transfer the risen dough to the prepared pan and gently stretch it to the edges, forming an even layer.
Create Dimples and Add Topping: Use your fingers to press dimples all over the surface of the dough. Pour the cinnamon sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough, allowing it to seep into the dimples.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the focaccia is golden brown and cooked through.
Prepare Frosting: While the focaccia is slightly cooling, combine softened cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners’ sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Frost Focaccia: Drizzle the cream cheese frosting evenly over the warm focaccia before serving to add a luscious final touch.

Notes

Ensure the water used to activate the yeast is not too hot; between 105°-110°F is ideal to avoid killing the yeast.
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and use dairy-free cream cheese.
You can add chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the cinnamon sugar butter mixture for extra texture and flavor.
If you don’t have a pastry brush, use a spoon to spread oil evenly in the baking pan.
Allow the focaccia to cool slightly before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting completely and running off.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Bread, Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of focaccia)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 230 mg
Fat: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 40 mg

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Focaccia, Cinnamon Bread, Sweet Focaccia, Cinnamon Roll Recipe, Breakfast Bread, Cream Cheese Frosting