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Classic Pumpkin Roll Recipe

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The Classic Pumpkin Roll is a must-have fall dessert made with spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a smooth cream cheese filling. It’s a festive treat perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin. This pumpkin roll recipe is not only beautiful to serve but also surprisingly easy to prepare. A delightful blend of soft cake and creamy frosting makes it a crowd-pleaser for any fall occasion.

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tbsp butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake up in the towel, starting at the short end. Let it cool completely.
  • For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  • Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly.
  • Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for at least an hour before serving.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before slicing.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while it’s warm to prevent cracking.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
  • For a neater presentation, trim the ends of the pumpkin roll before serving.

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