Description
If you’re craving a dessert that’s both eye-catching and crowd-pleasing, this Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling delivers the flavor and flair. A soft, spiced sponge wraps around a rich, whipped cream cheese center for a swirl of sweetness in every bite. Whether you’re after quick breakfast ideas, a healthy-ish snack, or easy dessert inspiration, this cake roll fits the bill. Great for holidays, brunch, or a weeknight treat—simple to make, stunning to serve, and downright irresistible.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups freshly grated carrots
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Line a 10×15 jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, beat eggs with granulated and brown sugar until pale and thick. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Fold in dry ingredients and grated carrots until just combined.
5. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.
6. Invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel. Peel off parchment. Roll the cake up in the towel and let cool.
7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
8. Gently unroll the cake, spread the frosting evenly, and re-roll tightly.
9. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
10. Slice and serve chilled for clean, beautiful spirals.
Notes
Be sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracks.
You can add chopped pecans or walnuts inside the filling for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg