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Fall Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

Fall Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

A delicious and moist pumpkin spice cake rolled up with a creamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • 15x10x1 inch Jelly Roll Pan
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Kitchen Towel

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides. Lightly grease the parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with ½ cup of the sugar until pale and thick. Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining ½ cup of sugar, beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three additions, being careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Immediately invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting from the short end, gently roll the cake up in the towel. Let cool completely.
  9. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, carefully unroll it. Spread the frosting evenly over the cake. Reroll the cake and dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Slice and serve.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the batter for added texture.