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Perfect Carrot Cake Roll Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Filling

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A moist and spiced carrot cake rolled with a silky, tangy cream cheese filling. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings and comforting treats.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup (120 g), sifted
  • Granulated sugar – 3/4 cup (150 g)
  • Eggs – 3 large, room temperature
  • Carrots – 1 1/2 cups (about 3 medium), finely grated
  • Vegetable oil – 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Baking powder – 1 tsp
  • Baking soda – 1/2 tsp
  • Ground cinnamon – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Cream cheese – 8 oz (225 g), softened
  • Unsalted butter – 1/4 cup (56 g), softened
  • Powdered sugar – 1 1/2 cups (180 g), sifted
  • Vanilla extract – 1 tsp
  • Optional: a pinch of salt for filling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until fluffy and light yellow, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to avoid deflating the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back lightly when touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake bakes, dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
  8. As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, invert it onto the sugared towel. Peel off the parchment paper gently.
  9. Starting from the short edge, roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Let it cool completely rolled up.
  10. Make the cream cheese filling by beating the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and spreadable. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
  11. Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it carefully. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
  12. Roll the cake back up tightly without the towel, being careful not to squeeze out the filling.
  13. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to set the filling and shape.
  14. Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roll the cake while it’s still warm but not hot to prevent cracking. Dust the towel with powdered sugar to avoid sticking. Chill the filled roll for at least an hour before slicing for cleaner cuts. For extra moisture, add a thin layer of apricot jam under the cream cheese filling. Substitutions include almond flour for gluten-free and coconut-based cream cheese and butter for dairy-free versions.

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