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Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin roll is a classic dessert that is perfect for any fall occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the cake

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For decoration

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in the pumpkin puree, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately invert it onto a clean kitchen towel that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar.
  • Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  • Using a sharp knife, trim the edges of the cake.
  • Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
  • Starting from the short side, tightly roll up the cake using the kitchen towel as an aid.
  • Wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  • Before serving, dust the pumpkin roll with powdered sugar.

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Notes

Here are some additional tips for making pumpkin roll
For a more intense pumpkin flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree.
If you don't have a jelly roll pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
To make the cream cheese filling more spreadable, let it come to room temperature before using it.
If you want to add a little extra flavor to the filling, you can stir in some pumpkin pie spice or chopped nuts.
Pumpkin roll can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 339mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1860IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pumpkin Roll
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