Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is a delightful twist on the classic carrot cake. Featuring a soft, spiced carrot cake rolled up with a rich, tangy cream cheese filling, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion. The combination of flavors and textures creates a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This recipe is perfect for celebrations or when you want to impress your family and friends!
Family Favorite: Why We Love Carrot Cake Roll
Carrot cake has always been a staple in my household, but when I introduced this Carrot Cake Roll, it quickly became a family favorite. My husband loves how light the cake is, and the kids can’t get enough of the sweet and tangy cream cheese filling. It’s become a requested dessert for every family gathering, and I love how easy it is to prepare while looking so impressive.
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Why You’ll Love Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling
- Delicate Cake Texture: The cake is light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
- Rich Cream Cheese Filling: The creamy, tangy frosting adds a delightful contrast to the sweet, spiced cake.
- Visually Stunning: This roll looks beautiful with its swirls of cake and cream cheese, making it perfect for special occasions.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s for a holiday dessert, family gathering, or simply a weekend treat, this carrot cake roll is sure to impress.
Ingredients Notes For Carrot Cake Roll
- Grated Carrots: Freshly grated carrots give the cake its natural sweetness and moisture.
- Spices: Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add the perfect warm spice to complement the carrots.
- Cream Cheese: The filling is made with cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla, creating a rich and smooth texture.
- Powdered Sugar: Dusting the roll with powdered sugar adds a beautiful finishing touch and a touch of sweetness.
Recipe Steps for Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add in the vanilla and grated carrots.
- Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch.
- Roll the Cake: While the cake is still warm, gently roll it up in a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until smooth and fluffy.
- Fill the Roll: Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake. Roll it back up, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and enjoy!
Storage Options
- Refrigerate: Store the carrot cake roll in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: You can freeze the cake roll (before dusting with powdered sugar) for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Variations & Substitutions
- Add Nuts: If you love texture in your carrot cake, fold in some chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- Spice it Up: Add a little extra spice with a pinch of allspice or cardamom.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend to make it suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling
Ingredients
- For the Carrot Cake:
- 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
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots about 2-3 medium carrots
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrot Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Leave some overhang for easy removal later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- Beat Eggs and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed for about 2-3 minutes until thick and light in color.
- Add Carrots: Gently fold the grated carrots into the egg mixture.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake is springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Roll the Cake: While the cake is still hot, carefully lift it from the pan using the parchment overhang. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and transfer the cake onto the towel. Gently roll the cake up (starting from a short end) with the towel. Let the cake cool completely in its rolled form.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
- Beat the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Unroll the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, gently unroll it. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese frosting over the entire surface of the cake.
- Roll the Cake Again: Carefully roll the cake back up, this time without the towel. Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve:
- Garnish: When ready to serve, dust the top of the carrot cake roll with powdered sugar, or drizzle with extra frosting.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the cake into rounds and enjoy your moist, flavorful Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting!