Description
Hi Kitchies! Let me tell you about a dessert that’s as impressive to serve as it is delightful to eat—the Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- Powdered sugar (for rolling)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add the vegetable oil and vanilla, and mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Stir in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Roll the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll the cake tightly (with the towel inside) starting from the short end. Let it cool completely while rolled.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, and mix until creamy and lump-free.
- Assemble the Cake Roll:
- Once the cake is cooled, gently unroll it. Spread an even layer of frosting over the cake, leaving a small border around the edges. Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- Slice and Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar, slice into even pieces, and enjoy your masterpiece!