Orange-Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls with Mascarpone Icing
 
Makes 12
Ingredients
  • Sweet Roll Dough (recipe follows)
  • ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons room temperature unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon packed orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup mascarpone, softened
  • 1½ cups confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
  1. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly punch down Sweet Roll Dough. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an 18x12-inch rectangle.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together ⅓ cup butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, cardamom, and salt until well combined. Spread mixture onto dough, leaving a ¾-inch border on one long side. Starting with opposite long side, roll dough into a 19-inch log. Pinch seams and place log seam side down. Trim ½ inch off each end. Using a ruler, score dough into 12 slices (approximately 1½ inches each). Using unscented dental floss, place floss under log, lining up with scores, and bring floss together quickly to create an even cut. (Alternatively, using a serrated knife, slice log into 12 rolls.) Place rolls at least 3 inches apart on prepared pans. Let rise in a warm, draft-free area (75°) until puffed, 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush top and sides of rolls with egg wash.
  6. Bake until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers at least 190°, 13 to 15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through baking and loosely covering with foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool on pans for 5 minutes.
  7. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat mascarpone and remaining 2 tablespoons butter at medium speed until creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. With mixer at low speed, gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating until fluffy. Spread icing onto warm rolls.
Recipe by Victoria at https://victoriamag.com/orange-cardamom-cinnamon-rolls-with-mascarpone-icing/