Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of our Carrot Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert that’s ideal for Easter and other special occasions. This moist spiced carrot cake is expertly rolled with luscious cream cheese frosting, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat that will impress your family and friends. Each slice offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making it an irresistible addition to any gathering. With simple steps, this recipe is easy enough for bakers of all skill levels to master, ensuring you’ll enjoy every moment while creating this scrumptious cake roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola/vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8 oz cold cream cheese
- 8 Tbsp room temperature butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a jelly roll pan (10×15 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla extract. Gradually combine wet and dry mixtures until almost blended; fold in shredded carrots.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 13 minutes or until springy.
- Roll the warm cake gently in the parchment paper and cool for about 10 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth, add butter incrementally, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla until combined.
- Unroll the cooled cake carefully; spread frosting except for one inch at one end. Roll tightly from the frosted end to complete.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg