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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese

A delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of carrots with the tangy richness of cream cheese, perfect for impressing guests at family gatherings or celebrations.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cake Roll, Carrot Cake, cream cheese, Dessert Recipe, Family-Friendly
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 270kcal

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) Can be omitted or substituted with pecans or chocolate chips.

For the cream cheese filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, greasing it well.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar and brown sugar until thick and pale. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when pressed.

Filling Preparation

  • While the cake is baking, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

Cooling and Assembly

  • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly. Flip onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll it up with the towel.
  • Let it cool completely, unroll, spread cream cheese filling, roll it back up without the towel, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Slice the roll into pieces and serve.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for best results. Chill the filling if too soft, and avoid overbaking to keep the cake moist.