Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the short sides to assist with rolling.
Step 2: Prepare the Carrot Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until they are thick and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the canned pureed carrots (or finely grated fresh carrots) and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix until well combined.
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be gentle and avoid overmixing.
Step 3: Bake the Carrot Cake
Pour the carrot cake batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when touched lightly.
Step 4: Roll the Carrot Cake
While the cake is still warm, carefully lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhangs. Place it on a clean kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar.
Starting from one of the short ends, gently roll up the cake and the towel together. This creates the initial shape for your roll.
Allow the rolled cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 5: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Assemble the Carrot Cake Roll
Carefully unroll the cooled carrot cake.
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the unrolled cake, leaving a small border around the edges.
Re-roll the cake, this time without the towel. Gently but firmly roll it up, using the parchment paper underneath to help you.
Step 7: Chill and Serve
Wrap the carrot cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour to set.
Before serving, dust the roll with powdered sugar for a beautiful finish.
Slice and serve your carrot cake roll, and enjoy the delightful swirl of carrot cake and cream cheese filling.
A carrot cake roll with cream cheese filling is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of classic carrot cake with the creaminess of cream cheese. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, and its eye-catching swirl is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the sweet and spiced goodness of carrot cake in a new and exciting form with this delicious carrot cake roll!
