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Creamy Pumpkin Roll Dessert: Easy 5-Step Homemade Treat with Dreamy Cream Cheese Filling

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This creamy pumpkin roll dessert features a soft, spiced pumpkin sponge cake rolled around a rich, tangy cream cheese filling. It’s quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for fall gatherings or cozy family treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Pinch of salt (for filling)
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Parchment paper, for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  3. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched and looks dry on top.
  4. Lay a clean kitchen towel flat and sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Immediately invert baked cake onto the towel, peel off parchment, and gently roll up from the short end (towel and all). Let cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  5. While cake cools, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, beating until combined.
  6. Carefully unroll cooled cake. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border. Reroll cake (without towel) into a tight log. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour to set.
  7. Dust with extra powdered sugar before slicing. Use a serrated knife for neat spirals, wiping knife between slices.

Notes

Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracks. Generously dust the towel with powdered sugar to avoid sticking. Chill the roll before slicing for clean spirals. You can make this gluten-free or dairy-free with simple swaps. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or extra spices. Freezes well—slice before freezing for easy portions.

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