Here’s a delicious recipe for a Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling:
Carrot Cake Roll Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 large carrots)
- Powdered sugar (for rolling the cake)
Cream Cheese Frosting Filling Ingredients:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions:
- Prepare the Baking Sheet:
- Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- Make the Carrot Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
- Remove the cake from the oven and immediately turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper and, starting at the short end, roll the cake up with the towel.
- Let the rolled cake cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and gradually beat in the powdered sugar until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve:
- Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Slice and enjoy!
This cake roll combines the warmth of spiced carrot cake with the tangy sweetness of cream cheese frostingโperfect for any occasion!