Carrot Cake Roll

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🥕 Elegant Carrot Cake Roll Recipe

A soft, spiced cake rolled with creamy frosting—perfect for spring gatherings or cozy afternoons. This delightful carrot cake roll combines the ease of a boxed mix (or your favorite homemade recipe) with the elegance of a rolled presentation.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 box carrot cake mix (plus ingredients required per package)
  • 1 cup grated carrot

Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 5 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan & Towel

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Line a raised-edge cookie sheet with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
    • Generously sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and set aside.

  2. Make the Cake

    • Prepare the carrot cake batter according to package directions or your own recipe.
    • Fold in the grated carrots.
    • Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  3. Roll the Cake

    • Immediately turn the hot cake out onto the sugared towel.
    • Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
    • Fold the towel over the short ends, then gently roll the cake from one short end into a log.
    • Let cool for 45–60 minutes.

  4. Make the Frosting

    • In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with a hand mixer until smooth.
    • Add vanilla extract.
    • Gradually mix in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until creamy and spreadable.

  5. Assemble & Chill

    • Unroll the cooled cake gently.
    • Spread frosting evenly over the surface.
    • Re-roll the cake and place seam-side down on a serving plate.
    • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

 

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