Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
- When the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting from a short end, roll the cake and towel together into a log. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is cool, unroll it gently and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake. Re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Grating the Carrots: Make sure to finely grate the carrots so they blend well into the batter and provide moisture without large chunks.
- Rolling the Cake: Don’t worry if the cake cracks slightly when you first roll it. The frosting will cover any imperfections!
- Chilling Time: Be patient! Chilling the cake for at least an hour not only enhances the flavor but also makes it easier to slice neatly.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator. The cake roll can be made a day in advance, making it perfect for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg