Giant chocolate cinnamon roll
1 hr + 
6-8 
Welcome to our baking extravaganza! Let’s embark on a culinary adventure featuring the star of the show – our Giant Chocolate Cinnamon Roll! This is a decadent spiral of dough, layered with cacao and dark chocolate chips, resulting in a golden chocolate perfection.
The classic cinnamon roll has its roots in Swedish tradition, where it is known as the “kanelbulle”. This beloved treat, sometimes called cinnabun in the USA, is so huge in Sweden, it even has its own national day – Cinnamon Bun Day is in October. The evolution of this cherished roll brings us to this recipe, where the modern infusion of organic cacao powder and the generous dark chocolate chip layers transform it into a luscious, gooey masterpiece. Alicia’s Giant Chocolate Cinnamon Roll recipe gives it a delightful twist and delivers the perfect chocolatey bake for the Easter table.
What sets this creation apart is the artful inclusion of cacao and dark chocolate, elevating the overall flavour profile. The aromatic journey as this giant cinnamon roll bakes is enough to transport you to a chocolate lover’s paradise, where simplicity meets indulgence in perfect harmony.
In the realm of special occasion baking, often associated with intricate designs and elaborate desserts, our Giant Chocolate Cinnamon Roll brings us back to the basics. It’s a celebration of simplicity, a reminder that joyous moments can arise from uncomplicated pleasures. As you gather around the table with loved ones, the warmth of freshly baked goodness becomes the centrepiece, making the moments truly special.
So, roll up your sleeves, preheat you oven, and get ready to embark on a journey with our Giant Chocolate Cinnamon Roll. Because sometimes, in the midst of intricate celebrations, all you need is a swirl of comfort and indulgence to make the normal truly unforgettable.
You will need
- For the dough:
- 500g plain flour
- 270ml whole milk
- 60g butter
- 15g fast action dried yeast
- 100g granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- For the filling:
- 40g butter, softened
- 50g brown sugar
- 2 tsp Organic Cacao Powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 150g dark chocolate chips
- For the icing:
- 100g cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30g icing sugar
- 1 tbsp whole milk
Method
Preheated oven at 180 degrees celsius. Warm up the milk and let the butter melt in it. In the meantime, mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Pour the milk and butter into the dry ingredients and mix well, until it forms a dough. Knead it over a floured surface for 5 minutes, then, put the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let it rest for at least an hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough rises, make the filling. In a bowl, combine the brown butter, cinnamon roll and cacao powder making sure everything is evenly mixed.
Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle (about 30cm x 40cm) over a floured surface. Spread the butter over the dough all the way to the edges, then sprinkle the sugar, cinnamon and cacao mix over it, pressing it down so it sticks to the butter. Then, sprinkle over the chocolate chips.
Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 6-7 strips, each 5cm wide. Starting on one of the edges, roll up one strip, then take that rolled up strip and place it on top of another strip, which you will then roll up again. Repeat the process with every strip until you have one giant roll. Some chocolate chips may fall out as you roll the strips; just add them between the layers of dough. Place the giant cinnamon roll into a greased springform cake tin of 23cm-diameter and allow the cinnamon roll to raise for a further hour.
Once the dough has doubled in size, bake for 30-35 minutes (until golden brown). Remove and allow to cool down for 10-15 minutes.
Prepare the icing by mixing the ingredients in a bowl; adjust the sweetness level of the icing to your liking. It should have a creamy consistency; if it's too thick, simply add bit of extra milk, until it acquires the desire consistency. Pour the icing over the warm giant cinnamon roll and enjoy!
