Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Carrot Cake Roll filled with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and grated carrots.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from one end, roll the cake up with the towel inside. Let it cool completely while rolled up, about 1 hour.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and gradually mix in the powdered sugar. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it gently and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Chill the cake roll in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the frosting.
- You can substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg