• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the pan
• 2 cups whole milk, warm to the touch
• 1 pack active dry yeast
• 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract