Description
Looking for a cozy fall dessert that’s just as beautiful as it is delicious? This Classic Pumpkin Roll with Creamy Filling is the perfect seasonal treat. A moist pumpkin sponge cake swirled with rich, tangy cream cheese filling makes it ideal for holidays or cozy nights in. It’s a quick breakfast idea, an easy recipe for fall parties, and one of those foolproof dessert ideas you’ll come back to year after year. Whether you’re hosting a dinner or need a standout potluck dish, this pumpkin roll delivers on both flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, and lightly grease the paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
6. Bake for 13–15 minutes until cake springs back when touched.
7. While warm, turn cake onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off parchment and roll up the cake in the towel. Let cool completely.
8. Make the filling: beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Unroll cooled cake and spread filling evenly. Re-roll without towel.
10. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
This dessert tastes better after chilling—make it a day ahead for best results.
Use only canned pumpkin puree—not pumpkin pie filling.
For a neat swirl, always chill before slicing and use a sharp serrated knife.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg