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Sourdough Carrot Cake Roll

When it comes to dessert, carrot cake is a spring dessert classic that never goes out of style. But have you ever tried making a sourdough carrot cake roll?
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Chill Time:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 35 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 jelly roll or sheet pan with raised edges
  • 1 sheet parchment paper
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • measuring cups/spoons

Ingredients

Sourdough Roll Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sourdough-fed or discard
  • 3 large eggs-room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cups fresh grated carrots
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese-room temperature
  • 5 tbsp butter-room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a jelly roll/sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and sourdough starter until well combined. Add coconut oil and mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Do not over mix.
  • Fold in grated carrots.
  • Spread mixture onto parchment paper to form a nice, even layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and carefully roll cake into a log with the parchment, starting on the short end. Allow to cool completely.
  • Prepare frosting by combining cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Beat with mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Once cooled, gently unroll the cake. Spread frosting over the entire cake. Top with pecans and coconut flakes.
  • Re-roll the cake without the parchment into a log ending with seam side down. Wrap log with new parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

This recipe can also be made without sourdough starter but will not have that "tangy" goodness we all know and love.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: carrot cake roll, Easter dessert, sourdough carrot cake, spring dessert
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Author: dani
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