Description
Indulge in the delightful twist of a classic dessert with this Carrot Cake Roll. Perfect for Easter or any special occasion, this spiced carrot cake features a rich cream cheese frosting rolled to perfection. The moist texture and vibrant flavors will impress your family and friends, making it an ideal centerpiece for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese (cold)
- 8 Tbsp butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices in one bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil, and vanilla until combined. Gradually mix in dry ingredients and fold in shredded carrots.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 10–13 minutes until springy.
- Roll the warm cake in the parchment paper and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Unroll the cake gently, spread frosting over it (leaving an inch at one end), re-roll tightly, wrap in plastic wrap, 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 (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg