Description
Homemade Carrot Cake Roll is a delightful dessert that combines moist carrot cake with a creamy filling, creating a warm and inviting treat. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for gatherings or an indulgent snack after a long day. Its vibrant appearance and heavenly flavor will leave your friends and family asking for seconds. Get ready to impress with this visually stunning and delicious roll that captures the essence of home-baked goodness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or applesauce for lower fat)
- 1 cup grated carrots (freshly grated)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until frothy.
- Fold grated carrots into the egg mixture until combined carefully.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface; bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling slightly, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Once the cake is cool enough to handle but still warm, invert onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel, spread filling evenly, and roll tightly using the towel.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added texture, incorporate nuts or raisins into the batter. To enhance flavors further, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or extra cinnamon.