Carrot Cake Roll

Is your family more of a “dessert first, dinner later” kind? Well, mine is. So, I have to be on top of my dessert game at all times. No exceptions.

This carrot cake roll is everything you love about a classic carrot cake with a delightful cream cheese filling. Not to mention, it’s positively gorgeous, thanks to the classic swirls and topping of powdered sugar.

Perfect for a special day or just because! Time to make Bugs Bunny proud!

Family-approved, with unique flavors and natural ingredients.

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Why Do I Love Carrot Cake Roll?

• This fluffy and sweet-but-not-too-sweet cake is a joy to eat. And with that perfect cream cheese filling – ah, how can one resist?
• It’s a showstopper of a dessert and sure to be the topic of conversation amongst your family and friends. And even better, it tastes just as good as it looks!
• Plus, it’s easier to make than traditional carrot cake and will transport perfectly, so you can take it with you wherever your day takes you.

How Do I Make My Carrot Cake Roll Moist?

• Do not ever overbake a cake! Any cake.
• The cake should be lightly golden on top. Of course, this is the same for the carrot cake roll.
• Use ingredients at room temperature – oil, eggs, and water.
• Also, follow the recipe to the letter. Even if you think something may be missing, always follow the recipe instructions.

What’s The Best Way To Roll Carrot Cake Rolls?

Cake rolls aren’t too tough to handle. As long as you roll it up while the cake is still warm, it shouldn’t give you much trouble. Start with one end of the cake and use the parchment paper to help you roll it.

Roll slowly. Try not to pull on the parchment paper too hard, and remove it slowly when your cake is rolled. Give it time to cool and adjust.

How To Serve Carrot Cake Roll?

• If you’re putting your stellar carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling on your Easter table, serve it with some fun and cutesy miniature Easter eggs.
• On regular days, any type of berry would do. Strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries – you pick. You can even drizzle some berry sauce on top.
• Caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream are also great add-ons.
• If it’s a carrot-themed party, bake some carrot-shaped cookies to go on the side.
• For drinks, spiced tea and coffee are winners!

Carrot Cake Roll Cooking Tips:

• Don’t get started without a good cake roll pan
• Beat your eggs for full five minutes to get a spongey cake
• If your gorgeous cake cracks, use your frosting to paste it

Variations:

The fun part about recipes like these is that you can tweak them any way you want.

• Substitute the carrot for mangoes, apples, or berries
• Switch out the cream cheese filling for whipped cream or buttercream frosting
• Make cupcakes instead of a cake roll
• Mix in a few tablespoons of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter·   Garnish with dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips

Ingredients:

Cake:

• Carrot Cake Mix
• Eggs
• Cannoli Oil
• Water

Filling:

• Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Cream Cheese (Soft)
• Heavy Cream

Garnish:

• Powdered Sugar

Directions:

Step 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 10 x 15 x 1 inch jelly roll or with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2. Cut parchment paper to fit the pan (extra to overlap the 4 sides of the pan).

Step 3. Add an additional coat of the cooking spray on top of the parchment paper.

Cake:

Step 1. Add the cake mix, oil, and water in a large mixing bowl. Beat on low for 30 seconds.

Step 2. With a rubber spatula scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl.

Step 3. Increase the speed to medium for 1 minute.

Step 4. Take out 2 cups of the cake batter. Set aside to use for another recipe.

Step 5. Pour the batter onto the prepared pan. Evenly spread the batter throughout the pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes.

Step 6. Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to make sure the cake is done.

Step 7. Place a sheet of parchment paper on a countertop. Toss powdered sugar on the parchment paper.

Step 8. Once baked, remove from the oven and promptly turn the cake out onto the prepared sheet of parchment paper. Quickly roll the cake in the parchment paper.

Step 9. Set on the counter to cool for 2 hours.

Filling:

Step 1. Add the dream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream the cream cheese and butter. Beat for 3-4 minutes.

Step 2. Keep beating the mixer and add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.

Step 3. If the filling is too thick add a tablespoon of milk at a time. (Do not thin out the filling too much)

Assemble the cake:

Step 1. Slowly unroll the cake, carefully peel off the parchment paper.

Step 2. Dump the filling onto the cake.

Step 3. Use an offset spatula to spread the filling on the cake. Make sure that the filling covers all 4 corners of the cake.

Step 4. Reroll the cake carefully. Place the cake on a platter, seam down.

Step 5. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cake. Put in the refrigerator until serving.

Step 6. Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator.

Carrot Cake Roll

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes minutes

Total Time: 38 minutes minutes

This carrot cake roll is everything you love about a classic carrot cake with a delightful cream cheese filling. Not to mention, it's positively gorgeous, thanks to the classic swirls and topping of powdered sugar. Perfect for a special day or just because! Time to make Bugs Bunny proud!

4.24 from 13 votes

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Ingredients 

• Carrot Cake Mix
• 6 large Eggs, Room Temp
• ¼ cup Cannoli Oil
• ¼ cup Water, Room Temp

Filling:

• ½ cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter
• 3 cup Powdered Sugar
• ½ pkg Cream Cheese, Soft
• 1-4 tbsp Heavy Cream

Garnish:

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 10 x 15 x 1 inch jelly roll or with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cut parchment paper to fit the pan (extra to overlap the 4 sides of the pan).
• Add an additional coat of the cooking spray on top of the parchment paper.

Cake:

• Add the cake mix, oil, and water in a large mixing bowl. Beat on low for 30 seconds.
• With a rubber spatula scrape the sides and bottom of the mixing bowl.
• Increase the speed to medium for 1 minute.
• Take out 2 cups of the cake batter. Set aside to use for another recipe.
• Pour the batter onto the prepared pan. Evenly spread the batter throughout the pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 13-15 minutes.
• Insert a toothpick in the center of the cake to make sure the cake is done.
• Place a sheet of parchment paper on a countertop. Toss powdered sugar on the parchment paper.
• Once baked, remove from the oven and promptly turn the cake out onto the prepared sheet of parchment paper. Quickly roll the cake in the parchment paper.
• Set on the counter to cool for 2 hours.

Filling:

• Add the dream cheese and butter in a mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to cream the cream cheese and butter. Beat for 3-4 minutes.
• Keep beating the mixer and add in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time.
• If the filling is too thick add a tablespoon of milk at a time. (Do not thin out the filling too much)

Assemble the cake:

• Slowly unroll the cake, carefully peel off the parchment paper.
• Dump the filling onto the cake.
• Use an offset spatula to spread the filling on the cake. Make sure that the filling covers all 4 corners of the cake.
• Reroll the cake carefully. Place the cake on a platter, seam down.
• Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the cake. Put in the refrigerator until serving.
• Cover any leftovers with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator.

Author: Laura

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How To Store Carrot Cake Roll?

A traditional carrot cake would stay at room temperature just fine. But since we have cream cheese frosting in the mix here, you’ll have to pop it in the fridge to keep it safe. You can also freeze it.

You know the basics: use an airtight box.

How To Reheat Carrot Cake Roll?

We like it cold, but if you want to heat it up, pop it in the oven for about 10 minutes at a medium temperature. Or simply spin it in your microwave for 30 secs.

How Much Does Carrot Cake Roll Last On The Fridge?

Four to five days without a problem. After that, toss it out – no one wants a sour cream cheese filling!

Can I Make Ahead Carrot Cake Roll?

Of course, you can! Mix up the batter, roll it up, and keep it in a wrap of parchment paper and aluminum foil. Refrigerate for four hours or so before serving.

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