Description
A delicious carrot cake roll filled with creamy cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 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 nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick.
- Stir in flour mixture, carrots, and walnuts gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Roll the cake with the parchment paper into a log and let cool completely.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cake, spread the frosting, and re-roll.
- Chill before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Use fresh carrots for best flavor.
- Can substitute walnuts with pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: carrot cake roll, cream cheese frosting