Description
Carrot Cake Roll is a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, featuring a moist, spiced cake rolled to perfection with a luscious cream cheese filling. This impressive dessert is perfect for any occasion, turning simple gatherings into memorable celebrations. With its warm flavors of cinnamon and the rich creaminess of the frosting, every bite is sure to evoke smiles and compliments. Easy to make and visually stunning, this Carrot Cake Roll will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Mix in shredded carrots.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Cool for five minutes before flipping onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Remove parchment paper.
- Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the cake and roll tightly using the towel.
- Slice into servings and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg