Description
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Light, spiced carrot cake is rolled around a rich, tangy cream cheese filling to create an elegant, moist, and delicious dessert that’s perfect for spring, Easter, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2/3 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in grated carrots and vanilla.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately loosen edges and turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up in the towel, starting at the short end, and let it cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling: Beat 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, then gently re-roll without the towel.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the cake is fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting.
- Use finely grated carrots for best texture and rollability.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: carrot cake roll, cream cheese filling, easter dessert, spring dessert, rolled cake, carrot cake swiss roll