Carrot Cake Roll

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Delicious carrot cake roll with cream cheese frosting on a plate

Carrot Cake Roll is a delicious and unique dessert that combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with a fun roll-up presentation. This dessert is moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. The soft cream cheese filling adds a rich taste that complements the spiced carrot cake beautifully. Whether it’s for a birthday party, holiday gathering, or just a special treat, this Carrot Cake Roll is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup flour (90 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sugar (100 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 medium-sized grated carrots (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup sugar (200 grams) (filling)
  • 8 ounces soft cream cheese (225 grams) (filling)
  • 6 tablespoons soft salted butter (85 grams) (filling)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (filling)
  • 3 cups confectionery sugar (360 grams) (glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (glaze)
  • 10-11 tablespoons milk (150-165 milliliters) (glaze)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves; whisk well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until combined.
  4. Add oil, vanilla extract, and grated carrots; mix well.
  5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  7. Remove the cake and lift it onto a cutting board using the parchment paper.
  8. Roll the cake while warm with the parchment paper inside; then cool completely.
  9. For the filling, combine the filling ingredients and whisk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Unroll the cake, spread the filling, leaving a small gap at the edges.
  11. Reroll the cake without the parchment paper and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  13. For the glaze, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and pourable.
  14. Drizzle glaze over the cake and enjoy.

How to serve Carrot Cake Roll

To serve your Carrot Cake Roll, slice it into even pieces. Arrange the slices on a beautiful plate for a lovely presentation. This dessert pairs well with a cup of coffee or tea, making it a perfect treat for afternoon gatherings. The vibrant colors and flavors will delight everyone. Enjoy your delicious Carrot Cake Roll, and share it with loved ones!