Description
Culinary magic unfolds with this classic pumpkin roll, blending warm spices and creamy filling into a rolled dessert masterpiece. Delicate cake layers promise sweet comfort, inviting you to savor each delightful slice of seasonal goodness.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Roll Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (175g)
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (225g)
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (115g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare a 15×10-inch baking pan by greasing, lining with parchment paper, and dusting with powdered sugar. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate large bowl, vigorously beat eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes thick and pale, creating a fluffy base.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree into the egg mixture, blending until completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture, taking care not to deflate the batter while ensuring no flour pockets remain.
- Carefully spread the batter into the prepared pan, creating an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes, watching for the cake to become springy and lightly golden when touched.
- Immediately after removing from oven, quickly invert the cake onto a towel generously sprinkled with powdered sugar.
- While still warm, carefully roll the cake and towel together, creating a tight spiral shape. Allow to cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by whipping cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and creamy.
- Gently unroll the cooled cake, keeping it on the towel to prevent breaking.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the cake’s surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully roll the cake back into its original spiral shape, using the towel to guide and support the process.
- Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set the filling and shape.
- Before serving, dust with additional powdered sugar for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Handling the delicate pumpkin cake requires a light touch to prevent cracking when rolling, so use a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar for smooth, easy rolling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, ensuring the texture remains soft and tender.
- Cream cheese filling can be customized by adding a hint of orange zest or maple extract for an unexpected flavor twist that elevates the classic dessert.
- Chilling the roll for several hours or overnight allows the flavors to meld and helps the filling set, creating a more stable and delicious dessert that slices beautifully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg