CARROT CAKE ROLL WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING

 

recipe for a delicious Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling:

Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling:

Ingredients:

For the Carrot Cake:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely grated carrots

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Dusting:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

2. Prepare the Carrot Cake Batter:

   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots.

3. Bake the Cake:

   • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.

4. Prepare a Towel:

   • While the cake is baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it generously with powdered sugar.

5. Roll the Cake:

   • Once the cake is done baking, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel. Remove the parchment paper. Roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Allow it to cool completely.

6. Make the Cream Cheese Filling:

   • In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

7. Unroll and Fill:

   • Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.

8. Roll Again:

   • Roll the cake back up without the towel. Place it seam-side down on a serving platter.

9. Chill:

   • Refrigerate the carrot cake roll for at least 1 hour to allow the filling to set.

10. Slice and Serve:

    • Once chilled, slice and serve. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling is a delightful dessert, perfect for special occasions or as a treat any time of the year. Enjoy!