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Pumpkin Roll Cake

A scrumptious and visually delightful Pumpkin Roll Cake that embodies the flavors of autumn, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Seasonal
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree canned is perfectly fine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Method
 

Preheat and Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
Beat the Eggs
  1. In another large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the eggs and sugar until they’re light and fluffy—about 5 minutes. Add in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Roll
  1. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, invert the baked cake onto the towel, and roll it up while still warm. Let it cool completely.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and softened butter until smooth.
Fill and Refrigerate
  1. Once the cake is cool, gently unroll it, spread the cream cheese filling evenly across, and roll the cake back up without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve
  1. Slice the pumpkin roll cake and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the towel when rolling the cake! Leftovers can be stored tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to a week.