Description
The World’s Best Pumpkin Roll is the perfect autumn dessert, combining a soft, spiced cake with a luscious cream cheese filling. Every slice evokes the warmth of family gatherings and celebratory moments, making it not just a treat but a cherished experience. With its delightful aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, this pumpkin roll promises to impress at any occasion—making it irresistible for both novice bakers and seasoned pros alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (unbleached)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy. Fold in pumpkin puree and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly onto the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until set.
- While warm, turn cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll tightly into a log shape to cool.
- For filling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread filling generously, then re-roll without the towel and refrigerate for at least one hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or different spices like ginger or allspice into the batter. Ensure even spreading of the batter to achieve uniform cooking and avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture.