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A sliced carrot cake roll on a platter, swirled with cream cheese frosting and dusted with powdered sugar
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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

This Carrot Cake Roll is a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, filled with rich cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake, Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Equipment

  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Kitchen Towel

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Can be omitted if desired.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
  • 4. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Then, gently fold in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
  • 5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • 6. Once out of the oven, immediately invert the cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  • 7. Roll the cake tightly from the narrow end (with the towel) and let it cool completely.
  • 8. Meanwhile, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until fluffy.
  • 9. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface, and re-roll it without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before slicing.

Notes

Ensure your cake is completely cool before frosting it to prevent melting. Use finely grated carrots for the best texture.