Description
A delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, this dessert combines moist, spiced carrot cake with a rich cream cheese filling, rolled into a beautiful spiral treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture and stir in grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then add vanilla and gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled cake, then roll it tightly from a long edge.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before slicing into spirals and serving.
Notes
Dust the parchment paper with powdered sugar to make rolling easier and to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake, dessert, cream cheese filling, roll cake, special occasions