Description
A soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled with sweet, tangy cream cheese filling—this classic pumpkin roll is a fall favorite that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. It’s surprisingly easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, or just a cozy night in. The cake is tender and moist with warm spices, and the filling is silky, rich, and not too sweet. Whether you’re serving it as a centerpiece or slicing it up for friends, this pumpkin roll is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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1. For the Pumpkin Cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
2. For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper. Lightly grease parchment.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick. Mix in pumpkin and vanilla. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 13–15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment. Roll the cake in the towel, starting from the short end. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread with filling, and re-roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving.
- Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Always roll the cake while warm to avoid cracking.
- Don’t skip the powdered sugar on the towel—it keeps the cake from sticking.
- Let the roll chill before slicing for neater pieces.
- Add chopped nuts to the filling for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg