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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

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A delightful dessert that twists traditional carrot cake into a rolled cake with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

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
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugars until thick and creamy, roughly 3-4 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, beating until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and walnuts if using.
Baking the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  2. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Once the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  3. Starting from a short end, roll the cake up in the towel. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Preparing the Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cake is cool, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
  3. Roll the cake back up without the towel and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

To serve, slice the roll chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or grated carrots. Store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
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