Description
Creamy Philadelphia cream cheese filling nestles inside delicate carrot cake roll, creating a dessert masterpiece that whispers comfort and indulgence. Sweet spices and moist cake layers dance together, promising a delightful experience you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) grated carrots
Spices and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375F (190C) and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Beat eggs until light and airy, then gently incorporate grated carrots into the mixture.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the egg-carrot mixture, stirring until just blended to maintain a tender texture.
- Evenly spread batter across prepared pan, creating a smooth surface for consistent baking.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- Remove from oven and immediately dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- Transfer warm cake onto sugared towel and carefully roll lengthwise, allowing cake to cool in rolled position.
- Prepare cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until silky and well-incorporated.
- Gently unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly across the surface.
- Carefully re-roll cake without the towel, creating a smooth and uniform pastry log.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour to set filling and enhance flavor profile.
Notes
- Swap flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduce sugar content for a healthier dessert option.
- Roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracking and ensure a smooth, flexible texture.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts or add a light drizzle of caramel sauce for extra flavor complexity and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg