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Luscious pumpkin roll dessert with creamy filling and spiced pumpkin layers.

Luscious Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

A deliciously moist and impressive pumpkin roll with creamy 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
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Roll
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan (or a shallow baking dish) with parchment paper, and lightly grease it.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Set that aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until they’re light and fluffy. Then add the pumpkin and vanilla extract and blend until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Rolling the Cake
  1. Remove the cake from the oven and cover it with a clean tea towel, gently rolling it from the short end. Let it cool completely.
Making the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once your cake is cool, carefully unroll it and remove the towel. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake, leaving a little space at the edges.
  2. Roll the cake up again without the towel, placing the seam side down.
Chilling and Serving
  1. Wrap your pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and chill it in the fridge for at least an hour. When ready to serve, slice it up.

Notes

Tips: If you don't have parchment paper, grease your pan well. For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the frosting.