Description
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling wraps all the flavors of a classic carrot cake into an elegant rolled dessert. Moist, spiced cake is paired with a creamy, tangy filling—perfect for spring gatherings or a make-ahead treat that slices beautifully.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- ½ 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until thick and creamy. Mix in vanilla.
- Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Fold in carrots and walnuts if using.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until cake springs back when touched.
- Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Turn the cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and roll up from the short end with the towel. Let cool completely.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Add raisins or crushed pineapple for variation.
- Omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Orange zest adds a citrusy twist to the filling.
- Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a finished look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
