How to Make Carrot Cake Roll - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a beloved classic dessert that is often associated with spring and Easter. The moist, spiced cake is typically topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, but have you ever tried it in a roll form? If not, you're in for a treat! This Carrot Cake Roll takes all the flavors of traditional carrot cake and wraps them up in a delightful, rollable package.

It's a fun twist on the classic dessert and makes for a stunning presentation at any gathering. Whether you're looking for ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked carrot
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup crushed walnuts (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 cake roll

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add carrot and pineapple.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour in egg mixture; mix until it comes together. Spread batter on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle walnuts on top of filling.
  • Run a spatula under the cake to loosen from the parchment paper. Grab the paper from one end and start rolling, pulling the paper away as you do. Roll up and refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 79mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 187mg