Description
This Carrot Cake Roll is a delightful twist on a classic dessert! Made with warm spices, fresh carrots, and a luscious cream cheese filling, this moist and flavorful cake is rolled up into an elegant treat. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just because!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 medium carrots, shredded
For the Filling:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Glaze Drizzle:
- 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 10–11 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and shredded carrots; mix until smooth.
- Combine & Bake:
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12 minutes, until the cake is set.
- Roll the Cake:
- Remove cake from the pan using the parchment paper overhang.
- Place on a wooden cutting board and carefully roll the cake lengthwise (with the parchment paper still attached).
- Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Re-roll the cake (without parchment paper) and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Prepare the Glaze & Serve:
- In a bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cake, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracks and helps shape it properly.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the filling.
- Refrigerating before serving makes slicing easier and enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
