Welcome to a culinary adventure where traditional flavors meet innovative cooking techniques! Today, we’re diving into the world of desserts with a twist, presenting to you a mouthwatering creation.you can make this cake in oven and air fryer.
For the Carrot Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or vegetable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
For the Best Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, cold
- 8 Tbsp (1/2 cup or 1 stick) butter, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C. Press parchment paper into a jelly roll pan (10 x 15 inches), leaving it hanging over the sides for simple removal.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk the eggs, oil, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar together well in a big basin that is separate from the other one.
- Mixing only until combined, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ones. Add the shredded carrots and fold.
- Evenly distribute the batter after pouring it into the pan. Cook for ten to thirteen minutes, or until the cake bounces back when you touch it.
Roll and Cool:
- Using the edges of the parchment paper, carefully remove the cake from the pan as soon as it is taken out of the oven. Set it down on a level surface.
- While the cake is still warm, wrap it up in the parchment paper, starting from the short end. Give it ten minutes or so to cool fully.
Prepare the Frosting:
- Beat the room temperature butter and chilled cream cheese together in a medium-sized bowl until smooth.
- Add the vanilla essence and powdered sugar gradually while beating until thoroughly mixed and creamy.
Put the Cake Roll Together:
- The cake should be carefully unrolled without breaking.
Over the cake, evenly distribute the cream cheese icing. - Without using the parchment paper, reroll the cake.
- To set, wrap it securely in plastic wrap and place it in the fridge for at least an hour or the freezer for around half an hour.
Serve:
- When the cake is ready to be served, cut it neatly using a hot knife that has been rinsed under hot water and dried.
- Before serving, let the slices defrost a little.
Air fryer Method:
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
- Air fry the cake: Place the pan in the preheated air fryer and cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched.
Tips and Variations
- Add-ins: For extra crunch, stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter.
- Spices: To create a distinctive flavour twist, add a touch of cardamom or adjust the spice amounts to your taste.
- icing: Incorporate a teaspoon of lemon zest into the cream cheese mixture for a tangier icing.
- Presentation: For a traditional appearance, dust the cake roll with powdered sugar before serving.
How to Store Refrigeration:
You may keep the constructed cake roll in the refrigerator for up to five days by placing it in an airtight container.
Freezing: Tightly wrap the cake roll with plastic wrap and then aluminium foil for extended storage. For up to three months, freeze. Before serving, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.