Description
Sweet and spiraling carrot cake roll dazzles dessert lovers with its velvety cream cheese frosting and perfectly spiced cake. Delicate swirls of warm spices and smooth filling create an irresistible treat you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
Spice and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Combine dry ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until thoroughly blended.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, cream granulated and brown sugars with vegetable oil until smooth and well integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the sugar mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition to create a uniform batter.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold grated carrots and crushed pineapple into the batter, distributing evenly throughout.
- Spread batter uniformly in the prepared pan, creating an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake surface springs back when lightly touched, avoiding overbaking.
- Simultaneously, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, preparing for cake rolling.
- Immediately after removing from oven, carefully invert cake onto the sugared towel, peeling off parchment paper.
- Gently roll the cake with the towel from one short end, creating a compact cylindrical shape.
- Allow cake to cool completely while remaining rolled, which helps prevent cracking.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until frosting achieves a consistent texture.
- Once cake is completely cooled, carefully unroll and spread cream cheese frosting evenly across the surface.
- Reroll the cake without the towel, creating a neat spiral with frosting inside.
- Transfer to a serving platter and optionally dust with additional powdered sugar.
- Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Select high-quality carrots for maximum sweetness and moisture in your cake roll.
- Grate carrots finely to ensure even distribution and smooth texture throughout the cake.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and cream cheese for smoother mixing and better incorporation.
- Consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and nutty flavor profile.
- Prevent cake from cracking by rolling it while still warm and using a sugared towel to prevent sticking.
- Cool cake completely before adding frosting to maintain structural integrity and prevent melting.
- Pat grated carrots dry with paper towels to reduce excess moisture and prevent soggy cake.
- Make the roll gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking blend.
- Transform into a dairy-free version using coconut cream cheese and plant-based butter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg