Sweet Rolled Treat (Print Version)
Soft and spiced carrot cake wrapped around a smooth, creamy filling. It's eye-catching and full of lovely flavors.
# Ingredients:
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2 cups finely grated carrots (2 medium carrots).
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3 eggs.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2/3 cup white sugar.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 teaspoons cinnamon.
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1 teaspoon baking powder.
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1 teaspoon ginger.
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg.
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour.
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Powdered sugar for rolling.
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4 tablespoons softened butter.
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6 ounces softened cream cheese.
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2 cups powdered sugar.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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Extra powdered sugar for sprinkling.
# Directions:
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Set your oven to 350°F to warm it up.
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Cover a 10x15-inch jelly roll tray with foil and spray it lightly with nonstick spray.
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Whip the eggs for a good 5 minutes until they look bubbly.
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Mix in the sugar and vanilla extract until blended.
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Combine the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and flour in a separate bowl.
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Gently stir the dry stuff into your wet mixture.
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Carefully mix the shredded carrots into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly in a thin layer.
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Put it in the oven and bake for about 9-11 minutes.
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Get a clean towel, sprinkle it with powdered sugar, and set it aside for rolling.
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Flip the hot cake onto the towel and peel off the foil.
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Roll up the cake inside the towel, starting at the shorter edge.
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Let the rolled cake cool completely, about an hour.
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Mix the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
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Stir in the vanilla extract and powdered sugar until everything's combined.
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Carefully unroll your cooled cake and spread the filling across it evenly.
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Roll the cake back up tightly, making sure the filling stays inside.
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Pop the cake in the fridge for half an hour to an hour to firm up.
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Sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top before serving.
# Notes:
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Roll the warm cake right after baking. You can store it in the freezer for up to a month.