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Creamy Carrot Cake Swiss Roll Recipe Easy Homemade with Rich Cream Cheese Filling

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A light and playful carrot cake rolled with a rich, tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for a quick homemade dessert that feels special.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (can substitute with gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar (organic or cane sugar preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp lemon zest (optional but highly recommended)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Lightly grease the parchment.
  2. Grate about 2 cups of carrots using a fine grater or food processor. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale yellow, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Slowly add vegetable oil and vanilla extract while mixing on low speed to combine.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the grated carrots evenly.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread smoothly with an offset spatula.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the surface springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. While warm, invert cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Peel off parchment paper.
  11. Roll the cake and towel together starting at the short edge into a log. Let cool completely rolled up.
  12. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and lemon zest, beating until fluffy.
  13. Unroll cooled cake and spread cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
  14. Roll the cake back up carefully without the towel. Place seam side down on a serving platter.
  15. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the filling. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm using a powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent cracking. Chill the filled roll for at least 1 hour before slicing for neater pieces. Use an offset spatula to spread filling gently. Variations include adding nuts, pineapple, or using dairy-free substitutes.

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