This Carrot Cake Roll is a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, featuring a moist and spiced carrot cake rolled up with a rich and tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for special occasions or a delicious dessert treat!
📋 Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake:
- 🥕 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 🥄 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 🌰 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 🌰 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 🌰 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 🧂 1/4 tsp salt
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍯 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 🍯 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 🥕 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🥕 2/3 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 🧈 Powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🧈 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 🍚 1 cup powdered sugar
- 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
📝 Directions:
1. Prepare the Carrot Cake:
- 🔥 Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper as well.
- 🥕 Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- 🍯 Beat the Eggs and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract together with an electric mixer until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
- 🥕 Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing just until combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots.
- 🍰 Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
2. Roll the Cake:
- 🍰 Prepare the Towel: While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
- 🍰 Roll the Cake: When the cake is done, immediately loosen it from the edges of the pan and turn it out onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at the short end, roll the cake up with the towel (the towel will be rolled inside the cake). Place the rolled cake on a wire rack and let it cool completely.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 🧀 Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- 🍚 Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Assemble the Cake Roll:
- 🧁 Unroll the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, carefully unroll it. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface of the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 🥕 Roll the Cake: Re-roll the cake without the towel this time, making sure the filling stays inside.
- ❄️ Chill: Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the filling.
5. Serve:
- 🍽️ Slice and Serve: When ready to serve, unwrap the cake and place it on a serving platter. Dust the top with powdered sugar for a decorative touch. Slice and serve!
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your moist and delicious Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling, a perfect dessert for any occasion!
⏱ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 12 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes (including cooling and chilling time)
🍽 Servings: 10-12 slices
🔥 Calories: 250 kcal per slice
💡 Notes:
- You can add 1/2 cup of chopped nuts, like walnuts or pecans, to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- This cake roll can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Enjoy your delightful and creamy Carrot Cake Roll! 🥕✨