Indulge in the flavors of fall with this delicious pumpkin roll cake recipe. Perfectly spiced pumpkin cake is rolled up with a luscious cream cheese filling, making it a stunning dessert for any autumn gathering. Follow along to learn how to make this impressive treat.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Roll Cake:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Ingredients for Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How to Make Pumpkin Roll Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly-roll pan and line it with parchment paper, then grease and flour the paper.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale in color, about 5 minutes.
- Add the pumpkin puree and lemon juice to the egg mixture, and mix until combined.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just blended.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- When the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting at the short end, roll up the cake and towel together. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, carefully unroll it and remove the towel. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
- Roll the cake back up and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Before serving, dust the pumpkin roll with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
About the Main Ingredients:
- Pumpkin: Adds moisture and a rich, earthy flavor to the cake.
- Cream Cheese: Creates a creamy and tangy filling that complements the pumpkin cake perfectly.
- Spices: Cinnamon and cloves add warmth and depth of flavor to the cake.
- Powdered Sugar: Used for dusting the towel and the finished pumpkin roll, adding a sweet finishing touch.
