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Delightful Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 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 pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper. Grease the paper lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and blend until well combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the towel by dusting it with powdered sugar.
  • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel.
  • Peel away the parchment paper and carefully roll the cake up in the towel from one short end.
  • Allow the rolled cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the cream cheese filling by beating together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  • Once the cake is cool, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
  • Re-roll the cake without the towel, starting from one short end, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  • Chill the rolled pumpkin cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Once ready to serve, dust with additional powdered sugar and slice into rounds to enjoy!