Description
A delightful rolled carrot cake filled with creamy cream cheese frosting and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 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 a jelly roll pan lined with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk until well mixed.
- Beat the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until thick and pale, about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Invert the cake onto the towel after baking and gently peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up with the towel inside and let it cool completely in this position.
- Beat the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the cream cheese filling evenly, then re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap or parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated carrots and consider adding your favorite nuts or adjusting spices to taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg