Description
This simple pumpkin roll is the ultimate cozy dessert with fall vibes. A soft, spiced pumpkin sponge is rolled around luscious cream cheese filling to create a beautiful swirl. It’s quick to bake, easy to prep ahead, and perfect for gatherings, gifting, or a sweet treat with your morning coffee. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dessert recipe, or comforting food ideas for autumn, this roll checks every box.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
Additional powdered sugar for rolling and topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment. Lightly grease.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Fold into wet mixture.
4. Spread batter evenly in pan and bake for 13–15 minutes or until top springs back when touched.
5. Loosen edges and invert cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel. Peel off parchment. Roll up cake with towel and let cool completely.
6. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
7. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll (without towel). Wrap in plastic and chill 1 hour.
8. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Roll the cake while it’s warm to avoid cracking.
Chill for at least an hour before slicing for cleaner cuts.
Use a lint-free towel and powdered sugar generously to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin roll, fall dessert, cream cheese filling