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Luscious Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

A delightful dessert that combines spiced pumpkin cake with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the pumpkin and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  2. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  3. Let the cake cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle powdered sugar on a clean kitchen towel. Invert the cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment.
  4. Starting from one end, roll up the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
Frosting and Final Assembly
  1. While the cake cools, whip up the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Mix in the vanilla and powdered sugar to achieve desired sweetness.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it, spread the frosting evenly over the top, and roll it back up without the towel. Place seam-side down on a platter and dust with more powdered sugar.

Notes

Don't skip the parchment paper to prevent sticking. If cracks occur, cover with more frosting. Chopped nuts or chocolate chips can be added to the frosting.