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Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Filling

Elina James
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 14 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pumpkin Cake:
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional Garnish:
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Whipped cream or caramel drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven u0026 Prepare Pan : Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper. Lightly flour the parchment.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients : In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Beat Wet Ingredients : In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar on high speed for 3 minutes until thick and pale. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  • Step 4: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients : Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.
  • Step 5: Bake the Cake : Pour batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately turn cake out onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar.
  • Step 6: Roll the Cake : While warm, gently peel off parchment paper. Starting from a short edge, roll the cake up with the towel inside to form a log. Let the rolled cake cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Step 7: Prepare Cream Cheese Filling : In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; beat until creamy and fluffy.
  • Step 8: Fill and Re-Roll Cake : Carefully unroll cooled cake. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the cake. Gently roll the cake again, without the towel, to form a spiral. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
  • Step 9: Serve : Slice into 1-inch pieces and dust with powdered sugar. Optionally, serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.