Welcome to the ultimate guide to carrot cake roll perfection! This delectable dessert is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the essential information and tips you need to create a carrot cake roll that's moist, flavorful, and visually stunning. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of rolling and frosting, we'll guide you through each step of the process to ensure your carrot cake roll turns out simply irresistible. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this delicious adventure together!
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CARROT CAKE ROLL
It's carrot cake...rolled up and totally transportable! And it looks good too. Everyone loves it when I make it.
Provided by SaraSunshine
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Time 2h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed cookie sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Combine eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add carrot and pineapple.
- Mix flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Pour in egg mixture; mix until it comes together. Spread batter on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle walnuts on top of filling.
- Run a spatula under the cake to loosen from the parchment paper. Grab the paper from one end and start rolling, pulling the paper away as you do. Roll up and refrigerate for 1 hour before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 262.5 mg, Sugar 36.7 g
CARROT CAKE JELLY ROLL
Each slice of this spiced, jelly roll-inspired cake comes with a creamy spiral of cream cheese frosting. Topped with cute frosting carrots, it's an extra-special dessert for Easter or any springtime celebration.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. For the cake: Grease a 13-by-18-inch sheet pan with butter, line bottom of the pan with parchment paper and generously butter and flour the paper.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg, and salt and stir to combine. Place the eggs and granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed until light, thick and pale, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on low, add the carrot, then slowly add the flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until the top springs back when gently touched, about 15 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean, thin cotton dish towel out on a flat surface and sift 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar evenly over it. (This will prevent the cake from sticking to the towel.) As soon as you remove the cake from the oven, loosen it around the edges and invert it squarely onto the prepared towel. Peel away the parchment paper. Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the warm cake and the towel together. Allow the rolled cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the candied carrots: Combine the grated carrot, sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often, and cook until the carrots are bright orange, glossy and almost dry, about 12 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon and let cool. (The candied carrots will be in clumps.)
- For the frosting: Beat the cream cheese, butter and salt together with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the confectioners¿ sugar, vanilla and 1 teaspoon milk. Continue to beat until completely combined, about 2 minutes. (If needed add the second teaspoon of milk, the mixture should be fluffy not runny.) Increase the speed to high and beat until fluffy, about 4 minutes more.
- To assemble: Place 1/2 cup of the frosting in a small bowl and set aside. Carefully unroll the cake onto a cutting board with the towel underneath. Using a small offset spatula, spread half the frosting evenly over the cake. Sprinkle the frosting evenly with walnuts, raisins and golden raisins, making sure to go all the way to the edges. Disperse teaspoons of candied carrots across the frosting. Carefully reroll the cake, using the towel as a guide. Place the cake roll on a platter. Frost the sides and ends of the cake with the remaining frosting and press shredded coconut all over the surface.
- Combine the reserved 1/2 cup frosting with 2 to 4 drops orange food coloring and mix well. Transfer the tinted frosting to a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip. Pipe 12 carrots evenly down the center of the cake roll and top each with a small piece of reserved carrot frond. Place the cake in the refrigerator until fully chilled, about 2 hours.
CARAMEL-FILLED CARROT CAKE ROLL
Steps:
- Combine carrots and 1 teaspoon sugar in a saucepan; add water to cover. Cover the pan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook until fork tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain carrots, mash with a fork, and set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease two 10x15-inch baking pans and line with parchment paper. Lightly grease parchment paper and dust with flour.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed for 5 to 7 minutes. Beat in 2 cups white sugar until thick. Mix in mashed carrots and vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture. Spread batter into the prepared baking pans and sprinkle with walnuts.
- Bake in the preheated oven until top springs back when lightly touched, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While cakes are baking, dust 2 linen towels with confectioners' sugar.
- Remove cakes from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert each cake carefully onto the sugar-dusted towels. Peel off parchment paper and roll cakes up in the towels to cool.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, butter, caramel topping, and vanilla extract for the frosting in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar until fluffy.
- Carefully unroll cakes and spread filling to 1 inch from the edges. Roll up cakes, cover, and chill until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 241.4 mg, Sugar 27.2 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your carrot cake roll will taste. If possible, use organic carrots and eggs.
- Grate the carrots finely: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cake batter and give it a smooth texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake roll at the right temperature: The cake roll should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. If the cake is baked at too high of a temperature, it will dry out.
- Roll the cake roll immediately: Once the cake roll is out of the oven, you need to roll it up immediately. This will help prevent it from cracking.
- Let the cake roll cool completely: Before you frost the cake roll, you need to let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake roll is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake, creamy cream cheese frosting, and crunchy walnuts, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give carrot cake roll a try!
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