Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

Here’s a step-by-step recipe that works every time:

🥕 Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

✅ Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake Roll:

• ¾ cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves (optional)

• ½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ¼ tsp salt

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2–3 medium carrots)

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Powdered sugar for dusting

• Chopped pecans for garnish

🧁 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

• Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust it with powdered sugar.

Step 2: Make the Cake

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, spices, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy (2–3 min).

3. Stir in the grated carrots.

4. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined.

5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.

Step 3: Bake

• Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched and a toothpick comes out clean.

Step 4: Roll the Cake

• While hot, carefully invert the cake onto the prepared towel.

• Peel off the parchment paper.

• Starting from the short end, gently roll up the cake with the towel inside.

• Let it cool completely (30–60 minutes).

Step 5: Make the Filling

• Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.

• Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until creamy and fluffy.

Step 6: Fill and Roll Again

1. Carefully unroll the cooled cake.

2. Spread the filling evenly over the cake.

3. Gently re-roll the cake (this time without the towel).

4. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best results).

🎉 To Serve

• Dust with powdered sugar and slice with a serrated knife.

• Optional: sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts before rolling for texture.

Let me know if you’d like a gluten-free version, or a cream cheese maple filling variation — both are great for fall!