Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling. This delightful dessert combines a soft and spiced pumpkin cake with a rich cream cheese filling, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. The impressive swirl presentation makes it a showstopper for Thanksgiving gatherings or any autumn celebration. Not only is this recipe simple enough for bakers of all levels, but it also allows for customization, whether you prefer adding nuts, chocolate chips, or additional spices. With just 30 minutes of preparation time, you can create a dessert that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- Unsalted butter
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Stir in pumpkin puree.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 13–15 minutes until set.
- Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll while warm to cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth for the filling.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then re-roll without the towel.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg