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Pumpkin Roll Cake

Classic Pumpkin Roll Cake

A moist and delicious pumpkin spice cake rolled with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or a special treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 4 Large Eggs separated
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree (canned)
  • 0.75 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • to taste Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • 15x10x1 inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Electric Mixer (handheld or stand)
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on long sides.
  2. Beat egg yolks and sugar until light and thick. Stir in vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add pumpkin puree and mix well.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter in three additions.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar. Invert onto a powdered sugar dusted kitchen towel. Peel off parchment paper. Roll up tightly with the towel. Let cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
  8. Unroll cooled cake, spread frosting evenly, and roll back up. Dust with powdered sugar. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. You can also add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are very soft for a smooth frosting.