Description
Indulge in the exquisite Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling, a delightful spin on classic carrot cake that’s perfect for any occasion. This dessert combines the warm flavors of spiced carrot cake with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, all elegantly rolled into a stunning presentation. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy family gathering, this cake roll is sure to impress. With its moist texture and customizable options, it caters to everyone’s taste buds. Plus, it’s simple enough for novice bakers to recreate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugars until thick and creamy. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; fold in grated carrots.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
- Carefully invert onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll up; let cool for about an hour.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter until smooth; spread over the cooled cake before re-rolling.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg