Description
Carrot Cake Roll is an irresistible dessert that combines a soft, spongy cake with a luscious cream cheese filling. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this delightful treat offers an aromatic experience that will entice your senses. Perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, holidays, or cozy gatherings—this cake not only looks impressive but is also simple to make, making it a go-to recipe for bakers of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until fluffy; mix in grated carrots.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake on a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar; roll it up while cooling to shape.
- For the filling, mix softened cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread an even layer of filling before rolling again without the towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg