Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting: A Classic Dessert with a Delightful Twist

How to Make It

1. Prepare the pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Grease well.

2. Make the cake batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the shredded carrots.
Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

3. Bake and roll

Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
While the cake bakes, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
When the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
Roll the cake up gently (with the towel inside), starting from the short end. Let cool completely.

4. Make the filling

Beat cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Assemble the roll

Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
Carefully re-roll the cake (without the towel this time).
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

✨ Serving & Storing

Dust the finished roll with powdered sugar before serving for a beautiful finish.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, wrapped tightly, for up to 5 days.
You can also freeze the roll (before or after slicing) for up to 2 months. Just thaw in the fridge before serving.

💡 Tips for Success

Use finely grated carrots for the smoothest texture.
Don’t overbake, or the cake will crack when rolling.
Roll while warm to help shape it easily — cooling it rolled up helps it “remember” its shape.
Add chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter if you like extra texture.

🎉 Final Thoughts

This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful twist on a timeless dessert. It’s elegant enough for a special occasion but simple enough to whip up for a weekend treat. The perfect balance of sweet, spice, and tang, this cake roll is sure to become a go-to in your dessert rotation.

Ready to wow your guests or treat yourself to something extraordinary? This cake roll is the answer — one slice and you’ll be hooked.