• Heat the liquids. In a pot, heat the milk and oil, until they reach 90º F more or less.
• Pour the liquids into the bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment. Sprinkle the yeast and sugar on top and mix with a fork. Let it rest for 5 minutes or until you see the yeast foaming.
• Add the dry ingredients. Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and beat for a minute or until everything is mixed. With a rubber spatula, scrape the sides of the bowl and beat for 4 to 6 minutes on medium speed.
• NOTE: If you don’t have a stand mixer, follow the same steps using a large bowl and mixing vigorously with a wooden spoon.
• Proof the dough. Transfer the dough to a clean and lightly greased bowl. Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave for an hour and a half until it doubles its size

Make the filling

• Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, in the microwave, or in the oven.Add the butter and stir until it’s melted and the chocolate is glossy and perfect.

Roll the dough

• Punch the dough a few times to release some air and place the dough on a generously floured surface. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Spread the filling evenly and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Make the cinnamon rolls

• Starting at one end, tightly roll the dough until you have a log. Cut the dough log into equal pieces with a chef scraper, serrated knife, extra sharp knife, or dental floss. Arrange the pieces in an oiled or buttered baking dish (affiliate link); they should be placed apart. Cover the rolls and let them rise for a second time for half an hour to 45 minutes or until they double in size.

  Preheat the oven to 350ºF and bake the cinnamon rolls for 23-25 minutes. The top will get golden brown pretty fast; they will not be ready, though—do not fall into the delicious smell and golden looks trap.

Make the glaze and finish the rolls

• You will need plant-based milk (almond, oat, or rice milk), orange zest, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Mix the icing ingredients until everything is well integrated and drizzle over the warm vegan chocolate cinnamon rolls.