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Cozy Carrot Cake Swiss Roll Recipe with Easy Cream Cheese Filling

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A tender, spiced carrot cake rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling, perfect for cozy gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil (light olive oil recommended)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (100g) all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups (150g) finely grated carrots
  • ½ cup (125g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1¼ cups (150g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: zest of ½ lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, covering the sides.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 3 eggs with ½ cup granulated sugar until thick, pale, and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Add ⅓ cup vegetable oil and 1 tsp vanilla extract; mix gently to combine without deflating the batter.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together ¾ cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, and ¼ tsp salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in small batches to keep batter airy.
  6. Fold in 1½ cups finely grated carrots gently until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly to about 1 cm thickness.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the top springs back lightly and edges pull away.
  9. Immediately flip the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel, peel off parchment paper, and roll the cake with the towel inside. Let cool completely rolled up.
  10. For the filling, beat ½ cup softened cream cheese and ¼ cup softened butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add 1¼ cups powdered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract; fold in lemon zest if using.
  12. Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, then roll back up without the towel.
  13. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  14. Slice with a serrated knife and serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm using a powdered sugar-dusted towel to prevent cracks. Whip eggs and sugar until fluffy for a light cake. Chill the roll before slicing for neat cuts. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and butter with coconut-based alternatives. Add nuts or spices for variations.

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