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Carrot Cake Roll

This delicious carrot cake roll is filled with a creamy cream cheese filling and makes for the perfect dessert!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Jelly Roll Pan

Ingredients
  

Carrot Cake Batter

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup grated carrots finely grated

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  • Fold in dry ingredients and grated carrots gently.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately roll the cake in a clean kitchen towel. Let cool.
  • For the filling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll. Chill before serving.

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a classic look.
Keyword Carrot Cake, Roll Cake