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Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin Roll

The pumpkin roll is a favorite in our house, and I think it will be in yours too! With a delicious pumpkin cake and a smooth, creamy filling, your friends and family will be amazed! But nobody needs to know just how easy it was to make.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 15
Author: Jessica Harmon

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

  • 1 8- ounce package of cream cheese softened
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

For the Cake:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 17-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat it with non-stick spray.
  • Prepare a large cutting board with another piece of parchment paper, and set it aside for later use.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until well combined.
  • In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is thick and pale. Fold in the pumpkin puree until fully integrated.
  • Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed in the center.
  • Once removed from the oven, promptly invert the cake onto the prepared cutting board with parchment paper. Carefully peel away the parchment that was baked with the cake.
  • While the cake is still warm, gently roll it up with the parchment paper, starting from the short side. Let the rolled cake cool completely on a wire rack, approximately 2 hours.

For the Filling:

  • When the cake has cooled, begin preparing the filling. In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Unroll the cooled cake carefully, discarding the parchment paper. Spread the filling evenly across the surface of the cake.
  • Gently re-roll the cake without the parchment paper, creating a tight roll. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  • Before serving, dust the roll with powdered sugar, slice into 1-inch pieces, and enjoy.