Description
Autumn whispers deliciousness with this classic pumpkin roll, where warm spices dance through tender cake wrapped around silky cream cheese filling. Delightful slices promise seasonal comfort that welcomes friends and family around your festive table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
Cake Batter:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Create a dry ingredient blend by whisking flour, baking powder, and warm spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves) with salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate large bowl, whip eggs and sugar until the mixture transforms into a thick, pale consistency. Incorporate pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, ensuring minimal mixing to maintain a light texture.
- Distribute the batter uniformly across the prepared pan, creating an even layer. Bake for 13-15 minutes until the cake surface springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully transfer the warm cake onto the towel and roll from the short end, allowing the cake to cool completely while maintaining its curved shape.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling by whipping cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the surface, then gently re-roll without the towel. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to set.
- Before serving, dust the exterior with a delicate layer of powdered sugar, creating an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure your pumpkin puree is well-drained to prevent excess moisture that could make the cake soggy and difficult to roll.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs and cream cheese, for smoother mixing and better texture.
- Dust the towel generously with powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking during the initial rolling process.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and add a teaspoon of xanthan gum to help bind the ingredients.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 69 mg