This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake. Its elegant spiral of moist cake filled with a smooth, sweet cream cheese frosting makes for a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any gathering.
Not only does it look impressive, but the combination of spicy carrot cake and rich cream cheese is irresistibly delicious. Here’s how to create this beautiful and tasty dessert.
Sophisticated and Delicious
Whether you’re serving this at a festive occasion or as a special treat, the carrot cake roll is sure to be a hit. It’s easier to make than it looks, and the result is both visually appealing and delectably satisfying.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
- Prepare the Oven and Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, then grease the paper lightly. This helps prevent sticking and ensures easy removal of the cake.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. These spices will give the cake its characteristic carrot cake flavor.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients:
- In a larger bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until the mixture is thick and pale. This process incorporates air which helps the cake rise.
- Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined, then stir in the grated carrots.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
- Bake the Cake:
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.
- Roll the Cake:
- Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting at the narrow end, roll up the cake and the towel together. This step helps the cake cool in the rolled position, which makes filling it easier.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Chill and Serve:
- Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. This helps the cake set and makes slicing easier.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of elegance.
