Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

A Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is a delicious and visually appealing dessert that combines the flavors of carrot cake with the texture and presentation of a Swiss roll or jelly roll. It’s a wonderful dessert option for special occasions or any time you’re looking for a unique twist on traditional carrot cake. Here’s how you can make it:

Ingredients:

For the Carrot Cake Roll:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup finely grated carrots
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)
• Kitchen towel or parchment paper

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the Carrot Cake Roll:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a jelly roll pan or a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until well combined and slightly thickened.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and fold gently until just incorporated.
4. Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until the cake is lightly golden and springs back when gently touched.
7. While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel or parchment paper on the countertop and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
8. Once the cake is done baking, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel or parchment paper. Carefully peel off the parchment paper from the bottom of the cake.
9. Roll the cake along with the towel or parchment paper from the short side. This will help the cake roll retain its shape as it cools.
10. Let the rolled cake cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to beat until the frosting is smooth and well combined.

Assembling the Carrot Cake Roll:

1. Gently unroll the cooled cake from the towel or parchment paper.
2. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface of the cake.
3. Carefully roll the cake back up, this time without the towel or parchment paper. The cream cheese frosting will act as the filling.
4. Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set.
5. Once chilled, slice the Carrot Cake Roll into individual servings and serve.

The Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of moist carrot cake with the richness of cream cheese frosting. It’s a beautiful dessert that’s sure to impress your guests or loved ones.