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Classic Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Filling

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Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
1 hour 45 min
Servings
9

For the Pumpkin Cake Roll

This tender sheet of spiced pumpkin bakes up thin and flexible—perfect for rolling like a scroll of autumn treasure.

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or butter a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line with parchment if desired.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and pumpkin until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
  4. Add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and blend until fully combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 15–25 minutes, until cake springs back when touched.
  7. Let cool slightly, then carefully remove from pan and place on a clean cotton tea towel.
  8. Roll the cake up with the towel inside and place seam-side down to cool completely.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 20 min • Wait: 30 min

For the Cream Cheese Filling

Smooth and tangy—this filling be the treasure tucked inside the scroll.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, blend butter, cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Once cake is fully cooled, unroll gently and spread filling evenly across surface.
  3. Roll cake back up (without towel), wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: No time • Wait: 30 min

Final Touch

A dusting of sugar be the final flourish—like frost on a golden deck.

Ingredients

  • 1 to taste confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Before serving, unwrap and dust top of roll with confectioners' sugar.
  2. Slice into 8–10 portions and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This pumpkin roll be a festive favorite—spiced, creamy, and perfect for autumn feasts or holiday gatherings. Keeps in the ship’s stores (fridge) for up to 4 days. For extra flair, garnish with candied pecans or a drizzle of caramel before serving.