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Classic Pumpkin Roll Cake

A moist and delicious pumpkin spice cake rolled up with a creamy cream cheese filling. Perfect for fall gatherings or a special treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 4 Large Eggs separated
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned)
  • 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Filling Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls (large and medium)
  • 15x10x1 inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides.
  2. Beat egg yolks with ¾ cup sugar until light and thick. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add pumpkin puree and mix well.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter in three additions.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar. Invert onto a powdered sugar dusted kitchen towel. Peel off parchment paper. Roll up tightly with the towel. Let cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
  8. Unroll cooled cake and spread cream cheese filling evenly. Roll back up. Dust with powdered sugar. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. You can also add ½ cup of chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for extra texture.