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Moist Carrot Cake Swiss Roll Recipe Easy 5-Step Creamy Filling Tutorial

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A light, tender carrot cake rolled with a creamy tangy cream cheese filling, perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (sifted)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (150g) finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (55g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Zest of half a lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang. Lightly grease the parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until pale and thickened (3-4 minutes). Slowly add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a spatula, then fold in finely grated carrots until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 12-15 minutes until top springs back and toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Immediately flip cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar, peel off parchment, and roll cake with towel inside. Let cool completely rolled up.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy. Stir in lemon zest if using.
  8. Unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly, leaving a small border. Re-roll cake tightly without towel.
  9. Wrap roll in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before slicing into 1-inch thick pieces.

Notes

Grate carrots finely to avoid cracking. Roll cake while warm to prevent breaks. Use powdered sugar on towel to prevent sticking. Chill roll before slicing for easier cuts. Adjust powdered sugar in filling to taste. Substitute almond flour for gluten-free option and vegan cream cheese/butter for dairy-free.

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