A pumpkin roll is a classic fall dessert that is always well received. This Pumpkin Roll recipe is easy to follow and yields a moist spiced pumpkin cake. Pumpkin rolls are a cake filled with a sweet cream cheese filling and dusted with powdered sugar. This recipe is the easiest pumpkin roll recipe that you will ever make. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall or holiday party. Be sure to check out all our easy party planning tips.
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Pumpkin Roll Recipe with Cream Cheese Filling
Looking for a yummy fall treat? Then check out this pumpkin roll recipe. I think it a fantastic fall treat and would be a great addition to Thanksgiving dinner as well.
You’re hosting a fall get-together and you know that pumpkin rolls are a must. But where do you start? This recipe will walk you through the entire process, from beginning to end.
Making your own pumpkin roll is much more fun than buying one from the store. Not only does this recipe have a delicious cream cheese filling, but it’s also pretty easy to make!
Let us help you make the best pumpkin roll possible! Follow our recipe and you’ll be sure to have a delicious, homemade treat that your guests will love.
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What are the list of ingredients needed for Pumpkin Roll recipe?
CAKE INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup Powdered Sugar to sprinkle on your towel
3/4 cup Flour
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Ground cloves
1/4 tsp Salt
3 Eggs
1 cup Sugar
1 15 oz Can of 100% Pure Pumpkin
FILLING INGREDIENTS
8 oz softened Cream Cheese
1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 stick softened Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
SUPPLIES NEEDED
- wax or parchment paper
- Jelly Roll Pan
- thin kitchen towel
- plastic wrap
What are the steps involved in making a Pumpkin Roll recipe?
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan and line with wax or parchment paper.
- Spray Paper lightly with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle a thin kitchen towel with powdered sugar (try to use one that will not give off fuzz).
- In a bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick (this takes a bit of time).
- Add in your pumpkin and continue to beat until mixed.
- Add in your flour mixture and mix.
- Spread on your prepared pan with paper.
- Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately loosen and turn cake onto prepared towel.
- Carefully peel off paper.
- Roll up cake and towel together, starting with narrow end.
- Cool on wire rack.
- In a medium sized bowl or stand mixer beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll cake.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over cake.
- Reroll the cake.
- Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate at least one hour.
How do you roll a pumpkin roll without cracking it?
The best way to roll a perfect pumpkin roll is to immediately loosen the cake onto the prepared towel after it comes out of the oven and roll it while still warm. When you do this the pumpkin roll should not crack.
Can this Pumpkin Roll recipe be made ahead of time?
The cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days. The cream cheese filling will make the pumpkin roll stable, so it doesn’t collapse when prepared ahead of time
Whether you’re looking for a festive dessert for your next party or a simple treat to enjoy with your family, this pumpkin roll recipe is sure to please. Made from scratch and with a creamy cheese filling, it’s the perfect way to enjoy all the flavors of Fall. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling
Looking for a yummy fall treat? Then check out this pumpkin roll recipe. I think it a fantastic fall treat and would be a great addition to Thanksgiving dinner as well
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar to sprinkle on your towel
- 3/4 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 15 oz Can of 100% Pure Pumpkin
- FILLING
- 8 oz softened Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
- 1 stick softened Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan and line it with wax or parchment paper.
- Spray Paper lightly with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle a thin kitchen towel with powdered sugar (try to use one that will not give off fuzz).
- In a bowl mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick (this takes a bit of time).
- Add in your pumpkin and continue to beat until mixed.
- Add in your flour mixture and mix.
- Spread on your prepared pan with paper.
- Bake for 11 to 15 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately loosen and turn the cake onto the prepared towel.
- Carefully peel off the paper.
- Roll up the cake and towel together, starting with the narrow end.
- Cool on wire rack.
- In a medium-sized bowl or stand mixer beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll cake.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake.
- Reroll the cake.
- Wrap in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate at least one hour.
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Andres Torres says
How about you add that you need wax or parchment paper in the ingredient list. That way when people go shopping for the necessary things they pick up everything they need right away.
Melissa says
Sorry that you didn’t see that you needed this in the instructions. I added a supply list to try to make it more clear.
Brooke U says
This looks delicious and I’d love to make it for Thanksgiving dinner this year! What size can of pure pumpkin do I use??
Kristen says
I also would like to know how much pumpkin you used -thanks
Melissa says
The pumpkin is a 15 oz can. I just updated the post.Thanks!
Sahana says
Looks yummy 🙂 Thank you for sharing with us at #HomeMattersParty . We would love to have you again next week.