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Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

This Pumpkin Roll Recipe brings together a tender, cinnamon-spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a tangy cream cheese filling—perfect for fall celebrations, Thanksgiving dessert tables, or anytime you crave a homemade, sweet treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 minute
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon use Saigon cinnamon for extra warmth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or coconut sugar for a richer, caramel note
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree Libby’s is my go-to
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened (Philadelphia brand for consistency)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (Land O’ Lakes recommended)
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp whole milk Greek yogurt for extra creaminess

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment.
  • Stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and granulated sugar until pale and thick in a large mixing bowl.
  • Gently fold in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until streaks disappear.
  • Fold flour mixture into wet ingredients just until no dry spots remain.
  • Spread batter in the pan and bake for 12–14 minutes until the center springs back when touched.
  • Dust a kitchen towel with powdered sugar. As soon as the cake is out of the oven, roll it in the towel and cool on a rack.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Fold in yogurt if using.
  • Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread filling evenly, leaving a border.
  • Roll the cake, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Notes

Rolling while warm is key—skip this, and you’ll get more cracks than a city sidewalk in winter. A quick chill after the first roll helps the cake remember its spiral. If the filling is too soft, chill before assembling. For extra moisture, brush the cake with a simple syrup before filling.
Keyword Cream Cheese Filling, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Roll, Thanksgiving
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