This pumpkin roll recipe is the perfect combination pumpkin spice cake rolled around a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling, resulting in a deliciously sweet and indulgent dessert.
Pumpkin Roll
Impress everyone with this irresistible pumpkin roll. It's actually a lot easier to make than you might realize, and there's a trick to getting that perfect roll without cracking (read on).
How to make a homemade pumpkin roll
- Prepare a 17.25 x 11.5 jelly roll pan by greasing with butter, then adding wax paper. Then, grease the wax paper and flour it (so you can easily remove it later).
- Combine ingredients to make pumpkin spiced cake.
- Using a rubber spatula, spread batter evenly on prepared pan. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes.
- Prepare a cheese cloth by adding powdered sugar to it.
5. After your pumpkin cake is baked, carefully flip it onto your cheesecloth. Peel the wax paper off, and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Then, roll up and let it cool.
6. Make your cream cheese filling by whipping together softened butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
7. Unroll cooled pumpkin cake, and spread cream cheese filling over the entire cake.
8. Then roll up your pumpkin roll. Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
How to keep pumpkin roll from cracking
First, you want your pumpkin cake to be thin. Secondly, you need to roll it while it's still warm in a cheesecloth. Then,let it cool while it's still rolled up.
This helps your cake when it comes time to adding the filling and rolling it up for the final result.
Does pumpkin roll need to be refrigerated?
Yes, because it has cream cheese in the filling, you should refrigerate it until you are ready to serve.
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Easy Pumpkin Roll Recipe
This pumpkin roll recipe is the perfect combination pumpkin spice cake rolled around a smooth and creamy cream cheese filling, resulting in a deliciously sweet and indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Pumpkin Roll
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6 tablespoon salted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Directions:
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Prepare a 17.25 x 11.5 jelly roll pan by greasing with butter along the bottom and sides. Then, add wax paper to fit and grease with butter and lightly add flour so it's covering wax paper.
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Next, pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Then, in a large mixing bowl, add the canned pumpkin, eggs, and sugar. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes.
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Next, add the baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until well-combined.
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Finally, add the flour ¼ cup at a time. Make sure to mix after each addition.
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Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatual as it will be a very thin layer of batter that needs to be evenly spread over your pan.
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Bake for 12-14 minutes (rotating half-way through the cook time).
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*Invert the pan onto a cheese cloth and carefully peel the wax paper off.
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Sprinkle powdered sugar onto the cake and roll the cheesecloth up.**
Cream Cheese Filling
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Add softened butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to a large mixing bowl.
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Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes until icing is creamy and light.
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Once the cake is cooled off, unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese icing onto the pumpkin roll.
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Then, roll it back up again. Cover the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
Recipe Notes
*While your cake is still warm, carefully flip your cake pan upside down on a cheese cloth with powdered sugar.
**This helps ensure that the pumpkin roll is flexible enough to roll when it is cooled without breaking.
Ari
This recipe was delicious! My pumpkin roll came out really great, thank you for the helpful how-to on rolling the pumpkin cake first before adding the cream cheese frosting.
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Ari!
Cactus Flower
FYI-The eggs are not listed on the recipe you can print only on the top where your instructions start
Joanna Stephens
Thank you so much for catching that! I have it updated and fixed. 🙂
Caroline
I am definitely happy pumpkin season is back, this looks tasty.
Joanna Stephens
I am too Caroline, and this pumpkin roll is just what the pumpkin season ordered! 🙂
Jessica Formicola
I am ready for all things pumpkin! This classic recipe looks amazing!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Jessica! I really do love the fall because pumpkin recipes are perfect.
Tara
How perfect for autumn! I love that swirl of cream cheese icing and those warming spices. Yum!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Tara, isn't it so fun to look at. You can certainly impress your family with this pumpkin roll!! 🙂
Vicky
I thought you had me at pumpkin, but you really had me at cream cheese icing. Where do I sign up? Two of my favorite flavors in one.
Joanna Stephens
YES! Vicky this is why pumpkin rolls are my all time favorite fall recipe because they have that pumpkin spice flavor with a delicious cream cheese icing. It really can't get any better!!
Whitney
Oh my goodness these look fantastic! Making them ASAP!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Whitney, let me know how it turned out for you!
Kayleen
This looks so yummy!!! Definitely gonna be trying this.
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Kayleen, let me know how it turns out!
Sarah Fatima
This recipe looks so good. You explain you perfectly with the help of pictures. I'm going to pin it.
Joanna Stephens
Thank you Sarah!!
Jen Cannon @ The Frozen Mind
I honestly had no idea now people get these cakes rolled up so pretty and now I do! I may try this soon because my mom has some fresh pumpkin that I can use. This just looks so pretty and delicious!
Thanks for sharing.
Joanna Stephens
You are so welcome Jen! It's actually a crazy thing to roll it up in a cheesecloth, but it REALLY works.
Sophia Inza
Mmm, Fall is hereeeee! Yummy!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Sophia! My favorite thing about Fall is all the pumpkin recipes. 🙂
Tara Fuller
i'm all about the pumpkin! this sounds yum and easy to make!
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Tara! It really is easy, and oh-so-worth it.
Samantha Rush
I've never made a pumpkin roll before! I'll have to try this recipe.
Joanna Stephens
You really should Samantha! It's such a delicious treat for the whole family.
Kat
This looks really yummy and I love pumpkin flavored things 🙂
Joanna Stephens
Thanks Kat! I am a pumpkin fan too 🙂