Description
A delicious and festive Pumpkin Roll filled with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale. Mix in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched.
- While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar. Once the cake is done, immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake up in the towel, starting from the short end. Allow it to cool completely in the towel.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it gently and spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
- Chill the pumpkin roll in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the cream cheese in the frosting.
- Try adding a teaspoon of orange zest to the frosting for a citrusy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg