Description
A delightful dessert that combines the flavors of traditional carrot cake and a unique rolled presentation, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with grease or cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the egg mixture.
- Incorporate the grated carrots into the batter.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients gradually.
- Spread the batter in the prepared jelly roll pan.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-sprinkled towel to cool.
- Roll the cake up with the towel while still warm.
- Make the frosting by beating together the cream cheese and butter, then gradually adding the powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Fill the cooled cake with an even layer of frosting.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Chill the rolled cake in plastic wrap for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Grate carrots finely for a smoother texture. Use a flexible spatula when frosting for a smoother finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake, Dessert, Rolled Cake, Sweet Treat