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Luscious Pumpkin Roll

A delightful pumpkin roll with a fluffy cake and rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick. Add in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15 minutes or until the top springs back lightly when pressed.
Cooling and Rolling
  1. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and carefully roll the cake up in the towel. Let it cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. While the cake cools, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Assembly
  1. Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake, and then re-roll it tightly (without the towel). Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour to let it set.
Serving
  1. Slice the pumpkin roll into individual servings and enjoy with your family and friends!

Notes

If the rolling process doesn't turn out perfectly, cover any imperfections with frosting. Leftover filling can be used in other desserts.