Ingredients:

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) honey
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) warm milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (115g) low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (30g) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp (25g) powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp (5g) lemon zest
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • purple, green, and gold food coloring

Instructions:

  1. Combine warm milk, honey, and yeast in the bowl of a mixer. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add eggs, vanilla, and softened butter, whisking until combined.
  3. Slowly integrate the flour and salt. Knead on medium-low speed for 5–7 minutes until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 60–90 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12x18 inches.
  6. Whip together low-fat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and lemon zest until velvety.
  7. Spread the filling evenly across the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border, then roll the dough tightly into a log and shape into a cake.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake and decorate with granulated sugar colored purple, green, and gold.