The Best Cinnamon Rolls {Cheryl's Famous Recipe}

Name: The Best Cinnamon Rolls {Cheryl's Famous Recipe}
Prep time: 3 h 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil; 2 cups milk (scalded (heat to just below a boil), I use 2% milk); 4 cups all-purpose flour (I use unbleached); 1 tablespoon instant yeast (see note for active dry yeast); 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 8-12 tablespoons salted butter (softened); 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional but delicious); 2 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1/2 cup salted butter (softened); Pinch salt; 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar