Description
A delightful dessert that combines the sweet aroma of grated carrots with rich cream cheese frosting, creating a stunning and flavorful cake roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots (freshly grated for better texture)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your jelly roll pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, vigorously beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until pale and fluffy. Stir in grated carrots and vanilla extract.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan, smoothing it evenly to the corners with a spatula.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until it springs back lightly to touch.
- Cool and roll: Allow cake to cool slightly, then invert onto a powdered sugar dusted towel and roll it up tightly.
- Prepare the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until fluffy, then incorporate vanilla extract.
- Frost the unrolled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting.
- Final roll-up: Carefully roll the cake back up without the towel and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.
Notes
Always have your ingredients at room temperature for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg