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Fresh pumpkin cake roll sliced to reveal a creamy cheese filling and topped with light whipped cream swirls

easy pumpkin cake roll with cream cheese filling


  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 roll 1x

Description

This easy pumpkin cake roll features a tender, spiced pumpkin sponge wrapped around a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. It’s a simple yet impressive fall dessert perfect for holidays or cozy weekend treats.


Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • powdered sugar for dusting

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, greasing lightly.

    2. Whisk eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, then mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth.

    3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.

    4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.

    5. Immediately loosen the edges with a knife, invert the cake onto a powdered sugar–dusted kitchen towel, peel off the parchment, and roll the cake with the towel inside; cool for 30 to 45 minutes.

    6. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until creamy.

    7. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese filling evenly leaving a small border, and re-roll tightly without the towel.

    8. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour before slicing.

    9. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving and slice with a sharp serrated knife.

    10. Store wrapped in the refrigerator for up to four days or freeze for up to two months.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 slice
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 22
    • Sodium: 250
    • Fat: 18
    • Saturated Fat: 10
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 36
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 5
    • Cholesterol: 75

    Keywords: pumpkin cake roll, cream cheese filling, fall dessert, pumpkin roll recipe, easy pumpkin roll, holiday dessert