This easy Pumpkin Cake Roll packed with Fall flavors, and gently rolled with a cream cheese filling will be the star of your holiday dessert menu!
Pumpkin Roll
This cake roll has been on my “must try” list for such a long time. Just like this Boston cream pie, which is another simple recipe.
I was convinced this would be a difficult dessert to tackle.
Well, I finally took the time to learn how to get that layered spiral look that makes this cake look so elegant!
Guess what?? This is such an easy cake to make, so don’t wait any longer to give this rolled cake technique a try!
The key to making this cake roll is to use a clean dish cloth and powdered sugar to get the cake to spiral so beautifully!
Easy pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling
Another helpful tip is to immediately loosen edges of cake from pan after it’s baked and still warm.
Then turn cake onto prepared kitchen towel (a second set of hands are helpful at this point).
Gently remove the waxed paper, and then roll towel and cake together into a spiral starting from the short side.
Let the cake completely cool on a wire baking rack before gently unrolling and adding the cream cheese filling. Re-roll for a beautiful pumpkin cake!
Pumpkin desserts to try!
This Pumpkin Cake Roll is officially my first pumpkin sweet treat for the year! Are you a pumpkin pie fan?
Pumpkin pie makes an appearance on our table for the holidays, but there will be some dessert competition this year!
Here are some of my favorite treats!
Pumpkin Recipes
It's the season for all things pumpkin! You'll want to try as many of these pumpkin recipes possible. There is something for everyone - simple no-bake to make ahead treats!
Pumpkin Delight Dessert
Light and airy pumpkin delight dessert is three layers of delicious Fall flavors: pound cake crust, creamy pumpkin filling with cream cheese, and fresh whipped cream all topped with chopped pecans!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have a rich and creamy filling between a gingersnap crust with pumpkin pie spice, and topped with whipped cream.
Apple Spice Cream Cheese Ball
Simple dessert cheese ball recipe with fall spices covered in pumpkin cookie crumbs and pecan pieces. Serve with apple slices and cookies.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Apple Bread
Whole wheat pumpkin apple bread with coconut oil and half the sugar of traditional recipes! This delicious bread is a tasty breakfast or snack. Turn a loaf into muffins if you would like!
Sugar Free Pumpkin Bread with Chopped Walnuts
This quick pumpkin bread has all the flavor of a traditional recipes but this version is made without gluten or refined sugar!
Low Carb Pumpkin Cheesecake
Low carb crustless pumpkin cheesecake made with homemade pumpkin pie spices, pumpkin puree and ricotta cheese! Approximately 6 carbs per slice.
No-Bake Pumpkin Protein Bites with Fall Flavored Spices
Easy pumpkin protein bites make a great snack or enjoy as a pre or post workout treat.
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan Maple Syrup
Subtle pumpkin flavored pancakes with an earthy flavorful syrup makes a delicious fall breakfast or brunch addition!
Cinderella Cake {Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting}
Dreamy spiced pumpkin bundt cake with a cream cheese frosting.
Make your fall dessert recipes with real pumpkin puree!
Real pumpkin puree is the common ingredients in each dessert.
Natural pumpkin wrapped up with all the warm flavorful Fall spices like ginger, nutmeg is what everyone seems to love about pumpkin recipes.
Do you know that it’s very easy to make your own pumpkin puree using a pressure cooker?
In six minutes you can have fresh pumpkin for all your favorite recipes! Make a batch and portion out 1/2 cup, freeze and use all year long!
If you are looking for an alternative to the traditional pie then add this festive cake roll to your menu!
Pumpkin Cake Roll with Pecans
This easy pumpkin cake roll will be the star of your fall gathering. Light cake base with a cream cheese filling and topped with confectioners sugar.
Ingredients
- CAKE
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- FILLING
- 1 8-ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Notes
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 370Trans Fat: 0g
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Maris (In Good Taste)
Big fan of all things pumpkin — yet I don’t think I’ve ever had pumpkin roll! That is going to need to change asap.
Christie
I haven’t made a cake roll in years. Yours looks so incredibly good, I want to run to the kitchen to make it.
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama
I seriously have a thing for a good pumpkin cake roll, but I have never made one myself. It really intimidates me, lol. But you have made it look so easy that I will have to give this recipe a try soon. 🙂
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You know, as much as I love to bake, I have never made a cake roll. I love pumpkin roll with cream cheese frosting though, I need to try your recipe!!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
This looks so heavenly! Such a perfect fall dessert. I know we’d love it!
Bam's Kitchen
Sandra, this gorgeous pumpkin roll cake will look perfect as a centre piece for my Thanksgiving dining room table. Don’t you just love decorating your house with food… LOL It looks so moist and delicious. Pinning and sharing!
Tina smitj
I would love and make one for Thanksgiving
Erica (@Erica's Recipes)
Really the only jelly rolls cakes I like are the pumpkin ones, so this is looking amazing to me. Love love love, and I would lick that bowl clean too. And you’re right, jelly rolls really are not that difficult to make, much easier than one would think. Outstanding 🙂
Petro @ The Seaman Mom
This is as cute as is delicious! And I so envy your rolling skills, Sandra 🙂 Awesome Halloween idea!
Dan from Platter Talk
Our boys LOVE pumpkin rolls! I can’t decide if it’s because they are so fun to make or just plain tasty; maybe both?! Your version looks wonderful and we will certainly be trying it once the pumpkins on the vine start to ripien!
Sandra Shaffer
Oh, you lucky ducks to have fresh pumpkins this year! Be sure to post some photos of those beauties!
Carolyn
This looks amazing, the perfect recipe to start off my fall baking!
Angela
Sounds like a perfect dessert!! I love all the “fall” flavors- theres something so warm and comforting about recipes like this! Thanks so much for sharing!
michele
your tip about loosening the cake was a game changer! I actually had a great looking roll as well as great tasting one! Its the first time Im ever made it look pretty! THANK YOU!!
Jennifer A Stewart
Pumpkin cake roll is a staple for Fall and I can’t wait to make this and take it to Brooks’ office and wow all his co-workers!
Michaela Kenkel
I have always wanted to make a pumpkin cake roll. Your addition of the pecans has me over the moon!! I am excitedf or pumpkin season!!
Debra C.
Yay! The season of pumpkin is here!!! I love pumpkin and have always wanted to make a jellyroll! Thank you for the great step-by-step instructions to make this do-able! What a wonderful recipe!!
Kathy McDaniel
This pumpkin roll looks divine! Not only pumpkin delicious but such a beautiful looking treat! Definitely a must make! I just LOVE pumpkin!
Donna Shifflett
Can pumpkin pie spice be used in this recipe instead of the separate spices?
Sandra Shaffer
Absolutely! Much easier if you have a pumpkin splice mix.
Donna Shifflett
oh, and my mom used 9×13 pans when she made hers. They were delicious and perfect. Is it just the size of the roll that changes by using the bigger pan?
Sandra Shaffer
Yes! It may be a little thicker and need to cook a few minutes longer, but still delicious!