Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

Instructions

• Step 1: Preheat the Oven
• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the short sides to assist with rolling.
• Step 2: Prepare the Carrot Cake Batter
• In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
• In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until they are thick and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add the canned pureed carrots (or finely grated fresh carrots) and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be gentle and avoid overmixing.
• Step 3: Bake the Carrot Cake
• Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when touched lightly.
• Step 4: Roll the Carrot Cake
• While the cake is still warm, carefully lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhangs. Place it on a clean kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar.
• Starting from one of the short ends, gently roll up the cake and the towel together. This creates the initial shape for your roll.
• Allow the rolled cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
• Step 5: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
• In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
• Step 6: Assemble the Carrot Cake Roll
• Carefully unroll the cooled carrot cake.
• Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the unrolled cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
• Re-roll the cake, this time without the towel. Gently but firmly roll it up, using the parchment paper underneath to help you.
• Step 7: Chill and Serve
• Wrap the carrot cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour to set.
• Before serving, dust the roll with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
• Slice and serve your carrot cake roll, and enjoy the delightful swirl of carrot cake and cream cheese filling.
• A carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of classic carrot cake with the creaminess of cream cheese. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, and its eye-catching swirl is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the sweet and spiced goodness of carrot cake in a new and exciting form with this delicious carrot cake roll!