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This carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling is the perfect treat for spring! The moist and flavorful cake is rolled up with a creamy and tangy filling, making it irresistible.

The best part is that it’s surprisingly easy to make.

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This carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling recipe is the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of carrot cake without having to turn on the oven. The cream cheese filling is rich and creamy, complementing the cake perfectly.

So if you’re looking for a delicious and simple dessert, this carrot cake roll is sure to hit the spot.

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Why I love this Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling recipe

I love this carrot cake roll recipe because it is easy to make and the cream cheese filling is delicious. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling adds a touch of creamy richness.

This recipe is sure to become a favorite!

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Ingredients:

For the cake roll:

  • Eggs at room temperature
  • Flour
  • Granulated sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Vanilla
  • Baking soda
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Finely grated carrots
  • Cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

For the frosting:

  • Butter softened
  • Powdered sugar
  • Cream cheese softened
  • Vanilla
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How to make Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, being sure to leave some hanging over the edges.

Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, being sure to leave some hanging over the edges.

Step 3. Blend together the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, flour, and salt in a bowl.

Blend together the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, flour, and salt in a bowl.

Step 4. Beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla for 1 minute.

Beat together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla for 1 minute.

Step 5. Add in the vegetable oil and dry ingredients, and blend until smooth.

Add in the vegetable oil and dry ingredients, and blend until smooth.

Step 6. Fold the carrots into the mixture.

Fold the carrots into the mixture.

Step 7. Spread the cake evenly over the jelly roll pan.

Spread the cake evenly over the jelly roll pan.

Then, bake for 10-12 minutes.

bake for 10-12 minutes.

Step 8. While the cake is baking, add a thin layer of powdered sugar along the surface of a large clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

While the cake is baking, add a thin layer of powdered sugar along the surface of a large clean kitchen towel. Set aside.

Step 9. Remove the cake from the oven, and immediately, turn it out onto the sugar-covered kitchen towel.

Step 10. Remove the parchment paper from the cake, and roll the cake tightly in the towel, starting at the smaller end.

Remove the parchment paper from the cake, and roll the cake tightly in the towel, starting at the smaller end.

Step 11. Let the cake cool completely.

Step 12. Blend together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Blend together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.

Step 13. Carefully unroll the cake from the towel.

Step 14. Spread the frosting over the cake, and discard the towel.

Spread the frosting over the cake, and discard the towel.

Step 15. Roll the cake tightly closed again carefully.

Roll the cake tightly closed again carefully.

Step 16. Chill the cake seam side down for 40 minutes before serving.

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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 10
This carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling is the perfect treat for spring! The moist and flavorful cake is rolled up with a creamy and tangy filling, making it irresistible. The best part is that it's surprisingly easy to make.
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Ingredients 

For the cake roll:

  • 3 Eggs, Large, at room temperature
  • ¾ c Flour
  • c Granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • ½ tsp Baking soda
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 1 ¾ c Carrots, Finely grated
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

For the frosting:

  • 5 tbsp Butter, softened
  • 2 c Powdered sugar
  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp Vanilla

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Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, being sure to leave some hanging over the edges.
  • Blend together the baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat together the sugar, eggs and vanilla for 1 minute.
  • Add in the vegetable oil and dry ingredients, and blend until smooth.
  • Fold the carrots into the mixture.
  • Spread the cake evenly over the jelly roll pan, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • While the cake is baking, add a thin layer of powdered sugar along the surface of a large clean kitchen towel. Set aside.
  • Remove the cake from the oven, and immediately, turn it out onto the sugar covered kitchen towel.
  • Remove the parchment paper from the cake, and roll the cake tightly in the towel, starting at the smaller end.
  • Let the cake cool completely.
  • Blend together the frosting ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  • Carefully unroll the cake from the towel.
  • Spread the frosting over the cake, and discard the towel.
  • Roll the cake tightly closed again carefully.
  • Chill the cake seam side down for 40 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 3828IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling tips

A Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is easy to follow, and the results are always impressive. Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling:

  1. Be sure to use fresh carrots in your recipe. The flavor of fresh carrots is essential for this dish.
  2. Don’t skip the step of rolling the cake into a log. This is an important step that will help ensure that your cake stays together when it is sliced.
  3. Make sure that your cream cheese filling is nice and thick. This will help ensure that your filling doesn’t run out of the cake when it is sliced.
  4. Allow your cake to cool completely before frosting it. If you try to frost the cake while it is still warm, the frosting will melt and run off of the cake.
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Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling variations

There are many variations of the carrot cake roll recipe. You can also add nuts, raisins, or other dried fruit to the cake batter. experiment with different flavors and fillings to find your favorite recipe.

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