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Pumpkin Roll

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Pumpkin Roll is a classic fall dessert featuring a tender pumpkin spice sponge cake rolled around a rich cream cheese filling. Beautifully swirled and full of cozy flavor, it’s perfect for holidays and special occasions.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting towel and topping)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment, and lightly grease the parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin purée, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until cake springs back when touched.
  6. While baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust generously with powdered sugar.
  7. Immediately after baking, invert the cake onto the towel. Peel off parchment and roll the cake and towel together from the short end. Let cool completely.
  8. For the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and gently re-roll (without towel).
  10. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar and slice to serve.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracking.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for a rich filling.
  • Can be frozen before or after slicing—wrap tightly for best results.
  • Add lemon zest or maple extract to the filling for extra flavor.

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