Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the cream cheese filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, vanilla, and grated carrots, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Pour batter onto the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust with powdered sugar. Invert the hot cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from the short end, roll the cake and towel together into a spiral. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and butter until smooth. Unroll the cake, spread filling evenly, leaving a small border.
- Roll the cake back up (without the towel), wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Use finely grated carrots for a smooth texture.
- Don’t overbake—the cake should be just set to prevent cracking.
- Roll while warm to help the cake hold its shape.
- Chill before slicing for clean, neat cuts.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg