Description
Delight in the festive flavors of a Classic Pumpkin Roll—a spiced pumpkin cake rolled with creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. Perfect for holidays and special occasions, this elegant dessert is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (for dusting and rolling)
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Oven:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Make the Batter:
- Beat eggs and sugar in a large bowl until thick and pale.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the top springs back when touched.
- Roll the Cake:
- Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- Turn the warm cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and dust the top with more powdered sugar.
- Roll tightly in the towel and cool completely.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the Roll:
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll (without the towel).
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve:
- Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the cake is rolled warm to prevent cracking.
For extra elegance, garnish slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8-10 slices
- Calories: 320 kcal
