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A freshly baked pumpkin roll with cream cheese frosting, sliced and ready to serve.

Pumpkin Roll

This recipe outlines the best way to grow a pumpkin roll, offering a delightful dessert experience. It combines a spiced pumpkin cake with a luscious cream cheese filling, all rolled into an impressive spiral.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Dusting
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Optional Garnish
  • Pecans, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Tea towel

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan, then line it with parchment paper and grease the parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the pumpkin puree.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is still warm, carefully invert it onto a tea towel dusted with powdered sugar, remove the parchment, and gently roll the cake and towel together from the short end.
Step 2: Prepare the Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cake has completely cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
Step 3: Assemble and Serve
  1. Gently re-roll the cake, without the towel, starting from the same short end.
  2. Wrap the pumpkin roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  3. Before serving, unwrap the roll, dust with additional powdered sugar, and slice into individual portions, optionally garnishing with chopped pecans.

Notes

Ensure the cake is rolled while still warm to prevent cracking. Make sure the cream cheese and butter for the filling are at room temperature for a smooth consistency. For best results, chill the pumpkin roll thoroughly before slicing.