Our Elegant Carrot Cake Swiss Roll combines the beloved flavors of traditional carrot cake with the sophisticated presentation of a Swiss roll. This delightful dessert features a light, moist sponge filled with a rich blend of spices and shredded carrots, rolled with a creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting.
Why You’ll Love This:
This Swiss roll adds a fun and elegant twist to the familiar taste of carrot cake. The spiced cake is soft and tender, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice, while the cream cheese frosting offers a smooth contrast that melts in your mouth.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for festive occasions, from Easter to autumn gatherings, or as a special treat at tea parties. It’s also perfect for holiday desserts or whenever you want to impress your guests with something a bit different yet still comforting and familiar.
Decoration Tips:
Dust the top of the Swiss roll with powdered sugar or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a simple, rustic look. For a more decorative finish, drizzle with a little caramel or decorate with piped cream cheese frosting and a few finely grated carrot strands or edible flowers for an elegant touch.
Cake Batter:
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2-3 carrots, finely shredded
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese
Directions:
- Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vegetable oil.
- Stir in the shredded carrots.
- Sift together flour, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, and fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when touched.
- Roll the Cake:
- Immediately after baking, turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cake along with the towel from one short end to the other. Let it cool completely while rolled.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat together room temperature butter, powdered sugar, and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Swiss Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake.
- Re-roll the cake without the towel, enclosing the frosting inside.
- Chill in the refrigerator to set before slicing.
- Serve:
- Trim the ends for a clean presentation and slice the roll into servings.
Enjoy your Elegant Carrot Cake Swiss Roll, a beautifully crafted dessert that brings the classic taste of carrot cake into a lovely new format, perfect for sharing and savoring!
