Description

Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling is a festive delight that captures the essence of autumn in a beautiful swirl. This delicious dessert features a soft, spongy cake filled with a rich cream cheese filling, making it perfect for Thanksgiving or any family gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a jelly roll pan or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and springs back when touched.
Immediately transfer cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar; roll up while warm and let cool completely.
Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread filling evenly, then roll back up without the towel.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
Calories: 225
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or chocolate chips into the batter. To enhance flavor variations, swap spices like using allspice instead of cinnamon.