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Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Icing


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Icing is a light, airy spiced pumpkin cake rolled with a tangy, creamy icing. It’s visually stunning, easy to make, and perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.


Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Cake Roll:

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

2/3 cup pure pumpkin puree

1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Cream Cheese Icing:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Prep Your Pan and Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.

2. Whisk the Dry Goods: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Whip the Eggs and Sugar: Beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed 2-3 minutes until thick and pale yellow.

4. Combine Wet and Dry: Fold in pumpkin puree and lemon juice. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.

5. Bake It Smart: Spread batter evenly in pan and bake 13-15 minutes until top springs back lightly.

6. The Critical Roll: Invert hot cake onto towel dusted with powdered sugar, peel parchment, and roll immediately with towel inside. Cool completely seam-side down.

7. Make the Icing: Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and salt until fluffy.

8. Assemble the Masterpiece: Unroll cooled cake, spread icing leaving border, roll tightly without towel, wrap in plastic.

9. Chill to Set: Refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

Refrigerate pumpkin roll; serves best cold.

Wrap tightly; keep up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Avoid overbaking to prevent cracking.

Roll cake while hot for flexibility.

Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to prevent lumpy icing.

Optional: Add nuts, maple syrup, orange zest, or spice variations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Fall, Roll
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 190 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg