Ingredients
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Pumpkin Cake Base:
- 3/4 cup (90g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (150g) pure pumpkin purée
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz/225g) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extrac
Instructions
Pumpkin Cake Base:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with a hand or stand mixer until thick and creamy. Mix in pumpkin purée until well combined.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until smooth.
- Spread batter: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
- Cool and roll: Turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper, then roll the cake up gently in the towel (starting from a short side). Let it cool completely.
Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until light and creamy.
Assemble the Pumpkin Roll:
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Re-roll the cake tightly, without the towel, and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing to set the filling and firm up the roll.
Notes
- Prepare in advance: This pumpkin roll can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Avoid cracking: Rolling the cake while it’s still warm (with the towel) prevents cracks.
- For a neater finish: Trim the ends of the roll before serving for a polished look.
- Freezing: Wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and aluminum foil before freezing. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Presentation: Dust the roll with powdered sugar or drizzle with caramel for a festive touch.