Description
A cozy fall classic, this Pumpkin Roll combines tender pumpkin spice cake with a luscious cream cheese filling, rolled to perfection. Whether you’re looking for quick dessert ideas, easy holiday recipes, or showstopping treats for gatherings, this easy pumpkin roll delivers on flavor, texture, and presentation. Ideal for Thanksgiving dessert tables, breakfast ideas, or any festive moment — it’s one of the most satisfying fall dessert recipes to bake and share.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese softened
1 cup powdered sugar sifted
6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Sprigs of thyme or cinnamon sticks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and pale. Add pumpkin and vanilla.
4. Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture just until combined.
5. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
6. Bake 13–15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.
7. Turn out onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel off parchment, and roll with the towel from short side. Cool completely.
8. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
9. Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll and wrap in plastic wrap.
10. Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Roll the cake while it’s still warm to prevent cracks.
Chill the roll before slicing to hold its shape.
Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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