Kristy Cook
Delight in the flavors of carrot cake in a unique roll form, filled with creamy and tangy cream cheese filling. This dessert is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a delightful sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves
3 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 medium carrots, shredded
For the Filling:
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
6 tbsp salted butter, softened
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Glaze Drizzle:
3 cups confectioners sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract
10-11 tbsp milk
Directions
Prepare the Cake:
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15 x 10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on each side.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and granulated sugar until combined. Add vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and shredded carrots. Mix until well combined.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched lightly.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place the cake onto a large cutting board lined with parchment paper.
Gently roll the warm cake lengthwise along with the parchment paper. Let the cake cool completely in this rolled-up form on a wire rack.
Prepare the Filling:
In a medium bowl, combine confectioners sugar, softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small gap around the edges.
Reroll the cake tightly, using the parchment paper to help lift and guide it. Wrap the rolled cake in plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
Prepare the Glaze:
Before serving, prepare the glaze. In a mixing bowl, whisk together confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and drizzling consistency.
Serve:
Unwrap the chilled cake roll and transfer it to a serving platter. Drizzle the prepared glaze over the cake.
Slice the cake roll into rounds and serve. Enjoy the delightful flavors of carrot cake in a unique and impressive roll form!
