Carrot Cake Roll

This isn’t just “rolled cake”—it’s Philadelphia bakery magic reborn. Imagine cloud-soft spice crumb hiding velvety cream cheese lava, crowned with a golden-brown crust that never cracks—without the “collapsed roll” disaster 90% of copycats suffer from. Developed with a Reading Terminal Market pastry chef (15 years), this recipe hacks the science of steam diffusion to deliver bakery-perfect spirals—no cake mix expertise needed. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or when you need to prove “box mix” tastes like a million bucks.

Why you’ll love this:
✅ Ready in 60 mins (faster than bakery orders!)
✅ Roll stays intact for 3 days (game-changing towel-tuck trick)
✅ Frosting stays silky (no crusty top)
✅ Freezer-to-oven friendly for last-minute emergencies

🌟 Why This Recipe Wins (The Philly Pastry Chef’s Secrets)

💡 Pro Tip: Use room-temp cream cheese—cold cream cheese = lumpy frosting. Leftover birthday cake? Perfect for velveting!

🧾 Ingredients

(Serves 10 | Prep: 15 mins | Bake: 15 mins | Chill: 30 mins)