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Pumpkin Cake Roll

Pumpkin Cake Roll

A moist and tender spiced pumpkin cake rolled with a creamy, tangy filling that’s perfect for fall celebrations.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cake
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • cup 100% pure pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling) Ensure it's plain pumpkin, no added sugar.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan (10x15 inch) with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a separate larger bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and pale. Then add the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold everything together until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched lightly.
Rolling and Filling
  1. While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Flip the cake onto the towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll it up gently starting from the short end. Let it cool completely.
  2. To make the filling, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
  3. Once the cake is fully cooled, unroll it gently, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, and roll it up again. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least an hour before slicing.

Notes

For added flavor, you can experiment with maple syrup or orange zest in the filling. Individual slices can be frozen for later enjoyment.