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Pumpkin Roll Recipe

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This pumpkin roll features a soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a creamy, sweet cream cheese filling. It’s a classic fall dessert that looks stunning on the table and is perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Other:
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting towel and top)
  • Clean kitchen towel

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Mix in pumpkin purée and vanilla.
  4. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 13–15 minutes, until the top springs back when touched.
  6. While baking, dust a clean kitchen towel generously with powdered sugar.
  7. Immediately after baking, turn the cake onto the sugared towel. Peel off parchment and roll the cake (with the towel inside) from the short end. Let cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until fluffy.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the filling evenly, then re-roll the cake (without the towel).
  10. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
  • Add chopped pecans for texture or use maple extract in the filling for a seasonal twist.
  • Wrap and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge before serving.
  • Use well-puréed fresh pumpkin if preferred, ensuring it’s not watery.
  • For a lighter version, reduce powdered sugar or use whipped cream cheese.

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