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Delicious pumpkin roll dessert with cream cheese frosting on a plate

Luscious Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting

A stunning and easy pumpkin roll filled with creamy frosting, perfect for fall gatherings and impressing your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Roll
  • 3 large large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk adjust for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a jelly roll pan (approximately 15x10 inches) or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the granulated sugar until fluffy. Mix in the pumpkin and vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the egg mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Assembly
  1. Sprinkle powdered sugar onto a clean kitchen towel and flip the cake onto it. Remove the parchment paper and roll up the cake tightly in the towel while it's still warm.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, unroll it gently and spread a layer of frosting all over. Then roll it back up without the towel.
  4. Wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.
  5. Slice and serve the pumpkin roll to enjoy the fantastic fall treat!

Notes

Don’t skip rolling the cake in a towel while it’s warm to maintain its shape. You can customize your frosting by adding nuts or chocolate chips. For easy transport, slice the roll before taking it to gatherings.