Description
Indulgent classic pumpkin roll brings autumn’s warmth straight to dessert tables with creamy spiced filling nestled in delicate cake. Sweet spirals of comfort promise pure seasonal delight for passionate bakers eager to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar (225g / 8 ounces)
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (175g / 6 ounces)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (115g / 4 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (227g)
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened (84g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125g / 4.4 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dusting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar (for towel)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 375°F. Meticulously coat a 13×18-inch sheet pan with grease, layer parchment paper, then re-grease and dust with flour to ensure smooth cake release.
- Create a non-stick surface by spreading a thin cotton towel and generously sifting powdered sugar across its entire surface.
- Whisk dry ingredients in a compact bowl, blending flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until uniformly combined.
- Utilize an electric mixer to transform eggs and granulated sugar into a thick, pale yellow mixture. This process requires approximately 3-4 minutes of continuous beating. Incorporate canned pumpkin, mixing thoroughly until a smooth consistency emerges.
- Gently fold flour mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring cautiously to prevent overworking the batter, which could compromise the cake’s delicate texture.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Slide pan into preheated oven, baking for 13-15 minutes. The cake is ready when its surface rebounds elastically upon gentle finger pressure.
Notes
- Prevent cake from cracking by rolling the warm cake in the sugared towel immediately after baking, allowing it to cool in this shape and create muscle memory for later rolling.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially eggs, to ensure smooth batter consistency and even cake texture that prevents potential lumps or uneven mixing.
- Dust powdered sugar sparingly on the towel to avoid excess sugar buildup, which might make the cake layer too sweet or create a grainy texture when rolling.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements for a celiac-friendly version of this classic dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg