Ingredients:
For the Carrot Cake Roll:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar or a sugar substitute of your choice, adjusted for sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar or a sugar substitute of your choice, adjusted for sweetness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Carrot Cake Roll:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, sugar (or sugar substitute), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in the grated carrots.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and lightly browned on top.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it lightly with powdered sugar or a sugar substitute.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately flip it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting at the short end, roll the cake up in the towel (jelly roll style) and let it cool completely.
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar (or sugar substitute), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Carrot Cake Roll:
- Gently unroll the cooled cake from the towel.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
- Carefully roll the cake back up with the cream cheese filling inside.
- Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing and serving.
Enjoy your Weight Watchers-friendly Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling! Be sure to adjust the sugar or sugar substitute to your preferred level of sweetness to fit your dietary needs.
