Carrot Cake Roll: A Light and Delicious Twist on a Classic Favorite

Introduction
This Carrot Cake Roll is a showstopper dessert that combines the warmth of spiced carrot cake with a smooth cream cheese filling, all rolled up into a perfect spiral. Lighter than a traditional cake, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any time you’re craving a sweet treat with a little twist!

Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon heavy cream (if needed for consistency)
How to Make
Step 1: Prepare the Carrot Cake