Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Carrot Cake Roll, a stunning dessert that combines moist, spiced carrot cake with a rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, from Easter celebrations to birthday parties, this rolled cake not only tastes amazing but also offers an eye-catching presentation that will impress your guests. With its easy-to-follow steps and make-ahead options, this Carrot Cake Roll is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 8 Tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a jelly roll pan (10×15 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and mix in sugar, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add the dry mixture and fold in shredded carrots.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 13 minutes until springy.
- Roll the warm cake with parchment paper from short end to short end and let it cool for about ten minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add room temperature butter gradually, followed by powdered sugar and vanilla until well combined.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the frosting over it. Reroll carefully without parchment paper.
- Chill for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 56mg