Description
A delightful dessert featuring a moist carrot cake rolled around a creamy filling, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan by greasing a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix the wet ingredients: beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale, then add grated carrots, oil, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients gently, careful not to overmix.
- Bake the batter in the prepared pan for 13-15 minutes until springy.
- Roll the cake immediately in the parchment and let cool completely.
- Make the filling: beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Assemble the roll by spreading the filling on the cooled cake and rolling it back up.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh grated carrots and check the cake for doneness a few minutes early.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake, dessert, rolled cake, cream cheese filling, festive dessert