Delicious Carrot Cake Roll Recipe

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Delicious Carrot Cake Roll Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on February 21, 2024

This carrot cake roll is a perfect dessert for any occasion. The moist and spiced carrot cake is rolled up with a creamy filling, creating a beautiful presentation and a delectable treat that everyone will love. Enjoy a taste of fall with this delightful dessert!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Stir in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts.
  5. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and invert the cake onto the towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and roll up the cake with the towel.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the rolled-up position.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
  11. Re-roll the cake without the towel and wrap in plastic wrap.
  12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  13. Slice and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Carrots were originally used in sweet cakes during the Middle Ages when sugar was scarce.
  • Carrot cake became popular in the United States during the health food movement of the 1970s.
  • Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing with carrot cake, adding a tangy and creamy contrast to the spiced cake.