Ingredients
For the cake:
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/4 tsp salt
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup light brown sugar
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups finely grated carrots
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the cream cheese filling:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10 jelly roll pan with parchment.
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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, beat eggs and sugars until thick. Add vanilla.
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Add flour mixture to egg mixture, then fold in carrots and nuts.
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Spread in pan and bake 10–12 minutes.
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Turn cake onto a powdered sugar towel and roll up. Cool completely.
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Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
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Unroll cake, spread filling, re-roll, and wrap in plastic. Chill 1+ hour.
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Slice and serve. Dust with powdered sugar if desired!
Notes
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Chill Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 32 min
Servings: 10
Calories: 290 kcal per serving