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Irresistible Carrot Cake Roll Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling

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A moist and tender carrot cake roll with a luscious, tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan (15×10 inches) with parchment paper, covering the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs until frothy (about 2 minutes). Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange zest; whisk until combined.
  4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, folding gently until no streaks remain.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots gently. The batter should be thick but pourable.
  6. Pour batter into the lined pan and spread evenly to about 1/2 inch thickness.
  7. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the top springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  8. While baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
  9. Invert the warm cake onto the sugared towel, peel off parchment paper, and roll the cake and towel together tightly from a short edge. Let cool completely while rolled.
  10. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  11. Unroll the cooled cake carefully and spread the cream cheese filling evenly, leaving a small border.
  12. Gently re-roll the cake without the towel, pressing lightly to seal the edge.
  13. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm using a powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent cracking. If cracks appear, press them gently after spreading filling. Refrigerate the roll to set the filling and make slicing easier. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. Vegan adaptations include flax eggs and dairy-free cream cheese and butter.

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