Carrot Cake Roll

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for a delicious Carrot Cake Roll:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup finely shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

For the Filling:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the two shorter sides.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Stir in shredded carrots, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix.
5. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the center of the cake springs back when touched.
6. Roll the Cake: While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert the warm cake onto the towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the cake and the towel together. Allow it to cool completely.
7. Prepare Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
8. Assemble: Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake. Re-roll the cake without the towel. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to firm up.
9. Serve: Once chilled, slice the carrot cake roll into rounds and serve. Optionally, dust with more powdered sugar before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Carrot Cake Roll!