Carrot Cake Roll Recipe

Elevate your baking game with this stunning Carrot Cake Roll! This recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic, using honey for a naturally sweet and delicious flavor. Forget complicated techniques – this surprisingly easy recipe delivers a show-stopping dessert that looks incredibly impressive. Imagine moist, spiced carrot cake delicately swirled with a creamy coconut-raisin cream cheese filling. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply treating yourself!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 274.8 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 1.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carrot Cake Roll

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How to Make Carrot Cake Roll

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides for easy lifting.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup cornstarch, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 4 large egg yolks until pale and thick. Gradually whisk in ¾ cup honey, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups grated carrots.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat 4 large egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 teaspoons cream of tartar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  8. Gently fold about ¼ of the egg whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. While the cake is baking, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Beat in ½ cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup shredded coconut.
  12. Dust a clean kitchen towel with shredded coconut.
  13. Once the cake is baked, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  14. Starting from a short end, tightly roll the cake and the towel together. Let it cool completely.
  15. Unroll the cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface, right to the edges.
  16. Re-roll the cake gently and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

40g

Carbs

11g

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