Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Carrot Cake Roll, a modern twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This eye-catching treat features a moist spiced carrot cake rolled with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting, making it an impressive centerpiece for gatherings like Easter and birthdays. Easy to make and even easier to serve, this dessert is sure to wow your guests with its unique presentation and delicious taste. Enjoy it with fresh fruits, nuts, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an elevated experience.
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/vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8 oz brick cream cheese (cold)
- 8 Tbsp butter (1 stick, room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until smooth; add oil and vanilla.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, then stir in shredded carrots.
- Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 10–13 minutes or until set.
- Roll cake in parchment while warm; cool for about 10 minutes.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add butter and powdered sugar.
- Unroll cooled cake, frost evenly, then re-roll tightly. Chill before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg