Description
This Classic Pumpkin Roll With Creamy Filling is a spiced pumpkin sponge cake rolled with a smooth cream cheese filling. It’s a festive, cozy dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing during the holidays or anytime you crave a comforting treat.
Ingredients
- For the pumpkin cake:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the creamy filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Prepare a clean kitchen towel with a dusting of powdered sugar.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake 13–15 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately turn the hot cake onto the prepared towel, peel off parchment, and roll the cake with the towel from the short end. Let cool completely.
- To make the filling, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before slicing.
Notes
- Roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracking.
- Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese for the best texture.
- Add maple syrup or chopped nuts to the filling for variation.
- Dust the towel well with powdered sugar to prevent sticking.
- Freeze for up to 2 months if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
