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Pumpkin Roll

Indulgent Pumpkin Roll: Fall's Cozy Dessert Delight

This Pumpkin Roll recipe features a soft, spiced pumpkin sponge cake filled with a creamy filling, making it a must-try fall dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge Cake
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree canned, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best results
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour may alter texture
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda baking powder can be adjusted
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice can use a mix of spices
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt sea salt or kosher salt can be used
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese full-fat recommended
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar can reduce for less sweet
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jelly Roll Pan
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare the jelly roll pan.
  2. Beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and creamy. Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture.
  4. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  6. Roll the warm cake in a powdered sugar dusted towel and let it cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth to prepare the filling.
  8. Unroll the cake carefully and spread the cream cheese filling evenly.
  9. Re-roll the cake tightly without the towel and wrap in plastic wrap to chill in the fridge.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving and slice carefully to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 3000IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the Pumpkin Roll to chill before slicing for cleaner cuts. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for a personal touch.

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