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Classic Pumpkin Roll Recipe

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This classic Pumpkin Roll recipe features a tender, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a rich cream cheese filling. Made with pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a velvety cream cheese center, it's the perfect dessert for fall celebrations. Dust it with powdered sugar for a beautiful presentation and a sweet finish.

Ingredients

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For the Pumpkin Cake:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting and rolling)

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  • Combine: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the cake is springy to the touch.
  • Roll the Cake: While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Gently roll the cake (with the towel) starting from the short end. Let cool completely.
  • Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Assemble: Once the cake has cooled, unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake. Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while it's warm to avoid cracking.
  • Ensure the cream cheese filling is smooth and spreadable for the best results.
  • The cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

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