Description
Indulge in the delightful Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling, a dessert that perfectly marries the warm spices of traditional carrot cake with the creamy richness of frosting. This visually stunning cake roll is ideal for any celebration, from birthdays to festive gatherings. With its moist texture and inviting flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while being surprisingly easy to make. The versatility of this treat allows for personal touches, such as adding nuts or dried fruits, making it a favorite for all occasions.
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients; fold in grated carrots and optional walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until springy.
- Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll up the cake while warm; let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and butter until smooth; spread over cooled cake and re-roll.
- Refrigerate before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Customize by adding nuts or dried fruit to the batter for added texture.