Description
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is a showstopping easy recipe that tastes as good as it looks. With soft spiced carrot cake wrapped around a rich, tangy cream cheese center, it is perfect for holiday dessert tables, brunch spreads, sweet snack moments, and make-ahead food ideas when you want something special without making a layer cake. If you are searching for dessert ideas, easy recipe inspiration, holiday baking, homemade treats, or cozy food ideas with classic flavor, this beautiful rolled cake delivers every time.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
Powdered sugar, for rolling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Mix in the vanilla extract and vegetable oil.
4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined, then stir in the finely grated carrots.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched.
6. While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
7. Turn the hot cake out onto the prepared towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and roll the cake up with the towel from the short end. Let it cool completely.
8. To make the filling, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt, then beat until creamy and spreadable.
9. Gently unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly over the surface, and leave a small border around the edges.
10. Roll the cake back up without the towel, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
11. Dust with extra powdered sugar if desired, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
Finely grate the carrots so the cake rolls easily and the texture stays tender.
Roll the cake while it is still warm so it sets into shape and is less likely to crack later.
Chill the filled roll before slicing for the cleanest swirl and the neatest presentation.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 173mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 74mg
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