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Moist Carrot Cake Swiss Roll Recipe Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting

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A light and moist carrot cake Swiss roll with a tangy cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat. This recipe combines warm spices and fresh carrots in a delicate spiral cake that’s easy to make and delicious to share.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (neutral oil like canola preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: a pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, overlapping edges for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. Finely grate the carrots using a microplane or fine grater.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened (about 3 minutes). Add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula, stopping as soon as flour disappears to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots evenly without beating the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly to about ¼ to ½ inch thickness.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean. Watch closely from 12 minutes to avoid drying out.
  9. While baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
  10. Immediately invert the warm cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  11. Starting from the short edge, roll the cake and towel together into a tight spiral. Let cool completely on a wire rack while rolled.
  12. Make the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until creamy. Add a pinch of salt if desired.
  13. Once the cake is cool, gently unroll it and spread the frosting evenly over the surface.
  14. Carefully roll the cake back up without the towel. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  15. Slice with a sharp serrated knife, wiping clean between cuts. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roll the cake while it is still warm using a powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent cracks. Use parchment paper to avoid sticking. Chill the rolled cake before slicing to help the frosting set and flavors meld. Use good quality cream cheese for best frosting flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light.

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