Description
Cozy, creamy, and spiced just right—this Classic Pumpkin Roll with Creamy Filling is a must-bake during fall and holiday seasons. With a tender pumpkin sponge cake rolled around a rich cream cheese filling, this easy dessert is a showstopper that’s easier than it looks. Ideal for fall baking, holiday spreads, and festive gatherings, this recipe checks all the boxes for quick breakfast, easy dessert ideas, healthy snack alternatives, or seasonal food ideas for your next party.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Clean kitchen towel for rolling
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 13–15 minutes or until cake springs back to touch.
6. Turn the hot cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment and roll the cake (with the towel inside). Let cool completely.
7. For filling, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy.
8. Once cake is cool, gently unroll it. Spread filling evenly, then re-roll without the towel.
9. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
10. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
Make sure the cake is fully cooled before adding the filling to prevent melting and mess.
Use a generous amount of powdered sugar on the towel to avoid sticking.
For sharp swirls, chill the roll well before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: classic pumpkin roll, easy pumpkin dessert, holiday dessert, fall baking, cream cheese filling