Description
A delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, this Carrot Cake Roll is visually stunning and perfect for gatherings. Filled with sweet cream cheese frosting, it’s a delicious dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Beat the eggs and sugar together until thick and light in color.
- Stir in the grated carrots and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients gradually until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the center springs back when touched.
- Roll the cake while warm using the parchment paper and let it cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and remaining vanilla extract.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the frosting, and roll it back up.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated carrots and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: carrot cake, dessert, roll cake, cream cheese frosting, baked dessert