Weight watchers Carrot Cake Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

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:

1. 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.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, applesauce, Greek yogurt, sugar (or sugar substitute), and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
5. Fold in the grated carrots.
6. Pour the batter onto the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and lightly browned on top.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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:

1. 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:

1. Gently unroll the cooled cake from the towel.
2. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
3. Carefully roll the cake back up with the cream cheese filling inside.
4. 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.