Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Roll Cake! Light, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, it’s filled with a creamy cream cheese filling and rolled into an elegant spiral. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy treat, this cake is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale.
- Add pumpkin puree and mix until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Mix gently until just combined.
- Bake the Cake
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
- Roll the Cake
- Lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and generously dust it with powdered sugar.
- Turn the warm cake onto the towel and carefully remove the parchment paper.
- Starting from one short end, roll the cake tightly with the towel and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Fill and Roll the Cake
- Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
- Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Serve
- Dust the cake roll with powdered sugar before slicing.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the airy texture and spiced flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American