Description
This elegant carrot cake roll features a moist, spiced carrot cake filled with tangy cream cheese frosting, making it a perfect dessert for springtime gatherings or festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for batter)
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vegetable oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Fold in grated carrots.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched.
- While baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust generously with confectioners’ sugar.
- Once baked, immediately turn the cake onto the towel, remove parchment, and roll the cake in the towel from the short end. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, butter, 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth to make the filling.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll the cake (without towel).
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Optional: Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for crunch.
- Swap cream cheese with mascarpone for a smoother filling.
- Enhance spice profile with a pinch of cloves or ginger.
- Garnish with powdered sugar or caramel drizzle for presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg