Carrot Cake Roll

Here’s a delicious and easy Carrot Cake Roll recipe that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with a creamy, tangy filling. It’s perfect for any occasion!

Carrot Cake Roll

Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Dusting:

• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes.
   • Mix in the finely grated carrots and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
   • Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading 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:
   • While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
   • Once the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel.
   • Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
   • Starting from one of the short sides, roll the cake up with the towel (this helps to shape it without cracking). Let it cool completely, rolled up in the towel.
3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble the Cake Roll:
   • Once the cake is completely cooled, unroll it gently.
   • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
   • Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
   • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set.
5. Serve:
   • Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your delicious Carrot Cake Roll!