Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

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🥕✨ Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling ✨🥕

🌟 Introduction

If you love classic carrot cake and irresistible cream cheese frosting, this Carrot Cake Roll will steal your heart. Soft, spiced carrot cake is baked into a thin sheet, gently rolled, and filled with luscious cream cheese frosting for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or when you want a show-stopping treat that still feels cozy and homemade.

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🥕 Ingredients

For the Carrot Cake Roll

  • 1 box Carrot Cake Mix
  • 6 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted sweet cream butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons water (if needed, depending on cake mix)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra warmth)
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting Filling

  • ½ package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

🧁 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  3. In a large bowl, combine carrot cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water (if needed).
  4. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  5. Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and spread gently.

Step 2: Bake

  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  2. Do not overbake—this keeps the cake flexible for rolling.

Step 3: Roll the Cake

  1. Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
  2. Immediately turn the hot cake out onto the towel.
  3. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  4. Starting from the short end, gently roll the cake up in the towel.
  5. Let it cool completely while rolled.

Step 4: Make the Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix until creamy and fluffy.

Step 5: Fill & Finish

  1. Unroll the cooled cake carefully.
  2. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake.
  3. Re-roll (without the towel) and place seam-side down.
  4. Chill for 30–60 minutes before slicing.

🍰 Methods & Techniques

  • Rolling While Warm: Prevents cracks and keeps the cake flexible.
  • Powdered Sugar Towel: Stops sticking without adding extra moisture.
  • Chilling Before Slicing: Creates clean, beautiful slices.

📜 A Little History

Carrot cake dates back to medieval times when carrots were used as a natural sweetener. The cake roll technique became popular in Europe and later evolved into the classic Swiss roll. Combining the two creates a modern dessert that blends tradition with elegance.

🧁 Formation & Presentation

  • Slice into 1-inch rounds for perfect spirals.
  • Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
  • Garnish with chopped walnuts or tiny carrot decorations for flair.

❤️ For the Lovers of This Recipe

This dessert is a dream for:

  • Carrot cake lovers 🥕
  • Cream cheese frosting fans 🧀
  • Holiday dessert tables 🎄
  • Anyone who loves soft, spiced cakes with a creamy finish

🍽️ Serving Methods with Lovers

  • Serve chilled with coffee or tea ☕
  • Pair with vanilla ice cream 🍨
  • Share at family gatherings, potlucks, or celebrations 🎉

🌟 Conclusion

This Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Filling is soft, flavorful, and irresistibly creamy. It’s easy to make, stunning to serve, and guaranteed to impress. One bite and everyone will be asking for the recipe—so don’t forget to tell them where you got it! 😉

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