Description
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is the perfect combination of tender spiced cake and rich, creamy filling. Rolled into a beautiful spiral, it’s an elegant dessert that’s easier than it looks—ideal for holidays, brunch, or anytime you want to impress.
Ingredients
0.75 cup all-purpose flour
0.5 teaspoon baking powder
0.5 teaspoon baking soda
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
0.5 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups finely grated carrots
8 oz cream cheese softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale, about 2-3 minutes. Fold in the grated carrots.
4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
5. While the cake is hot, carefully invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper. Starting at the short end, roll the cake and towel together into a spiral. Let it cool completely rolled up.
6. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy.
7. Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake. Re-roll (without the towel), wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
Always roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
Use freshly grated carrots—pre-shredded won’t keep the cake moist.
Chill for at least one hour before slicing to keep the filling firm and spirals clean.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: carrot cake roll, cream cheese frosting, Easter dessert