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
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir in shredded carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- 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.
- 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.
- Let the cake cool completely in the rolled-up position.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel and wrap in plastic wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Slice and enjoy!