Description
Bring the cozy warmth of fall into your kitchen with this Homemade Amish Pumpkin Roll—an elegant dessert featuring a tender, spiced pumpkin sponge rolled with a luscious cream cheese filling. It’s the perfect quick dessert for holiday gatherings, cozy family dinners, or when you need breakfast ideas that feel a little extra special. This easy recipe delivers bakery-quality results every time, making it one of the most loved fall food ideas around. Whether you’re hunting for a healthy snack alternative (yes, it freezes beautifully!) or need easy dinner dessert inspiration, this pumpkin roll checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2/3 cup pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in pumpkin purée and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
4. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
5. While warm, turn the cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll up the cake in the towel. Let cool completely.
6. For the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
7. Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll (without the towel). Place seam-side down.
8. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!
Notes
Always roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracks.
Let the cake cool completely before adding the filling.
Chilling the roll before slicing ensures perfect swirls and clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin roll, cream cheese filling, easy dessert, fall dessert, holiday baking, quick dessert