Description
This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Recipe is a delicious and moist dessert that combines the flavors of carrots, cinnamon, and cream cheese. The cake is rolled with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting filling, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Carrot Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Prepare the Carrot Cake: Preheat the oven, mix dry ingredients, beat eggs and sugars, add vanilla, mix in carrots and walnuts, bake.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Assembly: Spread frosting on cooled cake, roll it up tightly, chill, slice, and serve.
Notes
- You can add raisins or pineapple for extra flavor.
- Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg