Description
Indulge in the delightful twist of a Carrot Cake Roll, a charming dessert perfect for Easter and any celebration. This recipe combines a spiced carrot cake base with a rich cream cheese frosting, rolled into an eye-catching log that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. It’s the ideal dessert to impress family and friends, offering a unique presentation that stands out on any table. Easy to prepare and great for sharing, this cake roll can be made ahead of time, making your festive gatherings stress-free. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious Carrot Cake Roll that promises to be a favorite!
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 or vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 8 Tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and mix in sugar, oil, and vanilla until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients; fold in shredded carrots.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 10–13 minutes until springy.
- Roll the cake while warm in parchment paper; cool for about 10 minutes.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in room temperature butter and then powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Unroll the cooled cake; spread frosting (leaving an inch on one end). Re-roll tightly and chill for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg