Carrot Cake Roll

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PHASE 2: Bake Cake Like a Philly Pro (15 mins)
0:00
Mix cake +grated carrots
No streaks = even crumb
3:00
Pour into pan →smooth top
Even thickness = no cracks
5:00
Bake at350°F→toothpick test
Clean = perfect doneness
14:00
Invert onto towel IMMEDIATELY
Steam = pliable crumb

⚠️ Critical: Never cool in pan—10+ seconds = cracking risk.

PHASE 3: Roll Like a Market Master (10 mins)
0:00
Peel parchment→trim edges
Clean lines = no tears
1:30
Fold towel overshort ends
Towel = rolling guide
3:00
Roll from short end→seam-side down
Tight but gentle = no splits
8:00
Chill 45 mins(seam-side down)
Sets shape (no unrolling)

✅ Perfect roll test: Should hold shape (not bulge).

PHASE 4: Frost & Chill Like a Pro (30 mins)
0:00
Beatcream cheese + butter2 mins
Fluffy texture = silky spread
2:00
Mix insugar + vanilla
Smooth melt (no lumps)
4:00
Unroll cake→spread frosting
Edge-to-edge = no gaps
6:00
Re-roll→dust with sugar
Seam-side down = clean slices
25:00
Chill 30 mins(sets frosting)
Firm to touch (not sticky)

🔥 Fire drill: If cake cracks, cover with frosting + pecans—no one will know!

🍽️ Serving & Pairing Perfection
Holiday
Sliced on pre-warmed plates → caramel drizzle
Bourbon-spiked coffee
Potluck
Skewered with candied carrots → cinnamon dust
Sparkling cider
Meal Prep
Freeze unbaked → thaw 10 mins → frost
Pair with vanilla ice cream

🌶️ Spicy Upgrade: Add ¼ cup crumbled bacon to frosting → finish with maple syrup drizzle.

🧊 Storage & Revival Hacks

  • Fridge: ≤ 4 days (wrap tightly in beeswax wrap)
  • Reheat: Microwave 10 sec (oven = dry crumb)
  • Freezer:
    • Unfrosted: Freeze roll → bag → thaw 2 hrs → frost |
    • Frosted: Slice → freeze on tray → bag → thaw 1 hr |

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