Description
This simple pumpkin roll is the ultimate easy dessert for fall—spiced, creamy, and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, a healthy snack alternative, or festive food ideas for holiday parties, this easy recipe will become your go-to. It’s a swirl of soft pumpkin sponge and tangy cream cheese, and it fits beautifully in your list of cozy breakfast ideas or last-minute dinner ideas.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until frothy. Add pumpkin puree, oil, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3. Fold in flour, baking soda, salt, and spices just until combined.
4. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 13–15 minutes or until the top springs back when touched.
5. Lay out a clean towel and dust generously with powdered sugar. Immediately invert hot cake onto the towel.
6. Peel off parchment, then gently roll cake up in the towel from the short side. Let cool completely.
7. Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and lemon juice; beat until smooth.
8. Unroll the cooled cake. Spread filling evenly, then roll it back up (without the towel).
9. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
10. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
Make sure to roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracking.
Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest filling.
Dust with powdered sugar just before serving to keep it looking fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: simple pumpkin roll, pumpkin dessert, holiday roll cake, cream cheese roll, fall baking