Description
Festive autumn gatherings come alive with classic pumpkin roll, a delightful dessert that marries spiced cake with luscious cream cheese filling. Sweet spirals of warmth promise pure comfort and seasonal joy you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Dry Ingredients:
- 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
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cake)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375F (190C). Carefully line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, lightly coating the surface with grease to prevent sticking.
- Whip eggs and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes thick and pale, creating a smooth base. Incorporate pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully integrated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, blend flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Distribute the batter uniformly across the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes, watching for a springy texture and light golden appearance when touched.
- Prepare a clean kitchen towel by generously dusting with powdered sugar. Immediately after removing from the oven, carefully invert the cake onto the towel. Delicately remove the parchment paper and tightly roll the cake with the towel, maintaining a consistent shape. Allow to cool completely in the rolled position.
- Create the filling by blending cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually introduce powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until the texture becomes uniform and silky.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the surface. Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel, positioning the seam facing downward on a serving platter.
- Optional finishing touch includes a light dusting of powdered sugar. Slice into elegant portions and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality pumpkin puree without added sugars for the most authentic flavor and best texture in your roll.
- Roll the warm cake immediately after baking to prevent cracking and help maintain the signature smooth, flexible texture.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for the filling to ensure a silky, lump-free consistency that spreads easily.
- Chill the rolled pumpkin dessert before serving to help the filling set and make slicing cleaner and more precise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 13-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 326
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 249 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg