Description
This classic Pumpkin Roll features a soft, spiced pumpkin sponge cake wrapped around a sweet cream cheese filling. A festive dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or whenever you’re craving a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting and filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched lightly in the center.
- While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it generously with powdered sugar.
- Immediately after baking, invert the hot cake onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at the short end, roll the cake and towel together into a log. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the filling: beat cream cheese, butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Gently re-roll the cake without the towel.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use a clean kitchen towel without lint for best results when rolling.
- The cake can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cloves or a splash of maple syrup to the filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg