Description
This Classic Pumpkin Roll is a festive dessert with a soft, spiced pumpkin sponge cake wrapped around a creamy, tangy cream cheese filling. Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or whenever you’re craving cozy flavors.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
⅔ cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Lay a clean kitchen towel on the counter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
2. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and thick. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Fold into the wet ingredients until combined.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until cake springs back when touched.
5. Turn the warm cake onto the prepared towel, peel off parchment paper, and gently roll the cake up in the towel from the short end. Let cool completely.
6. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
7. Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
8. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Always roll the cake while warm to avoid cracks and help it hold shape.
Use full-fat block-style cream cheese for a thicker, more stable filling.
You can freeze the roll for up to 2 months—just wrap tightly and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin roll, fall dessert, cream cheese filling, holiday dessert