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A sliced Classic Pumpkin Roll showing a beautiful cream cheese spiral on a wooden board
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Classic Pumpkin Roll

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 315kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg s
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in granulated sugar.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree and lemon juice.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when touched.
  • Immediately invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted heavily with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment paper.
  • Roll up the cake and towel together, starting from the short end. Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Reroll the cake (without the towel). Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  • Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.