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Classic Pumpkin Roll

Since my first taste of Pumpkin Roll its been one of my favorite desserts.  The light and tender pumpkin cake along with the cream cheese frosting is the perfect after dinner (or breakfast) treat.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Equipment

  • jelly roll pan

Ingredients

Pumpkin Roll

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar to sprinkle on towel
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon *
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 4 ounces mascarpone Cheese or cream cheese
  • cup powdered sugar
  • 6 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with parchment. Grease and flour the parchment paper.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in small bowl. and set aside until needed.
  • Beat the eggs and sugar in a large mixing bowl until thick.
  • Add the pumpkin puree into the egg mixture. Mixing until well blended and creamy.
  • Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and mix until just combined. Don't over-mix.
  • Sprinkle a dish towel with powdered sugar.
    *Alternatively you can skip this step and simply roll up the sponge cake in the parchment paper it was baked in.
  • Spread the cake batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when touched.
  • Roll up the cake and towel together, starting with the narrow end.
    It’s important to work quickly once the cake comes out of the oven. You want to get it rolled while it’s still hot to prevent any cracking.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth.
  • Carefully unroll the cake; remove the towel and spread the cream cheese frosting over the cake
  • Re-roll the cake, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, over night is best.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 2742IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg