Description
Sweet, velvety carrot cake roll with cream cheese frosting dances between comfort and elegance. Warm spices and luxurious filling create a dessert that whispers memories of home bakeries while promising pure indulgence. Savor each slice and discover pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface by lining a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, applying a light grease to ensure easy cake removal.
- Combine flour, leavening agents, warm spices, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Whip eggs and sugars in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous, creating a smooth base for the cake batter.
- Incorporate vanilla extract into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined, maintaining a light texture.
- Carefully fold grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly to create a consistent layer for even baking.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for the cake to become springy and lightly golden.
- While the cake bakes, dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent sticking during the rolling process.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully transfer the cake onto the prepared towel, gently peeling away the parchment paper.
- Roll the warm cake with the towel from the short end, creating a cylindrical shape and allowing it to cool completely.
- Prepare the cream cheese frosting by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly across the surface.
- Gently re-roll the cake without the towel, positioning it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Refrigerate the rolled cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting and enhance the flavor profile.
- Slice and serve chilled, enjoying the delicate balance of spiced cake and creamy filling.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent excess water from making the cake soggy, ensuring a perfect texture.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until combined to maintain a light, fluffy cake texture and prevent overworking the batter.
- Use a clean, lint-free kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to prevent sticking when rolling the warm cake, creating a smooth, flexible roll.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before filling to prevent the cream cheese frosting from melting and ensure clean, crisp rolling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg