Here’s a delicious Carrot Cake Roll recipe with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting Filling a fun and beautiful twist on classic carrot cake!
🥕 Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling
🍰 What You’ll Get
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A moist, spiced carrot cake rolled up jelly-roll style
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A rich, tangy cream cheese filling
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A beautiful swirl and crowd-pleasing flavor
🧾 Ingredients
🧁 For the Carrot Cake:
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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3 large eggs
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp light brown sugar (optional for deeper flavor)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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Powdered sugar for dusting (for rolling)
🍥 For the Cream Cheese Filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Pan & Oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Grease it lightly.
2. Make the Cake Batter
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In a bowl, whisk together: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugars until thick and light (about 2–3 minutes).
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Mix in vanilla, then fold in the dry ingredients.
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Stir in the grated carrots and nuts (if using).
3. Bake
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Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
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Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
4. Roll the Cake
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While hot, immediately invert cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar.
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Peel off parchment. Roll the cake (with towel inside) from the short end.
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Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
5. Make the Filling
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Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy and well blended.
6. Assemble the Roll
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Unroll the cooled cake gently.
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Spread an even layer of cream cheese filling over the surface.
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Roll it back up (without the towel this time).
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Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
7. Serve
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Dust with powdered sugar.
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Slice with a serrated knife and enjoy!
📝 Tips
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No jelly roll pan? Use a rimmed baking sheet, but reduce the batter volume slightly.
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Make ahead: Great to refrigerate overnight before slicing.
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Add-ins: Raisins or shredded coconut can be mixed into the batter.