pumpkin roll recipe with cream cheese filling

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

This pumpkin roll recipe is a classic holiday dessert featuring a soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a smooth cream cheese filling. Known for its beautiful swirl and rich seasonal flavor, this dessert is a favorite for gatherings, celebrations, and fall baking traditions while remaining simple enough for home bakers to prepare with confidence. Discover more flavorful recipes like Pumpkin Roll Recipe right here.

pumpkin roll recipe
pumpkin roll recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 teaspoons confectioners’ sugar, for dusting

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 12×17-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, and lightly grease the paper. Dust a clean kitchen towel generously with confectioners’ sugar and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat sugar, pumpkin puree, and eggs together until smooth and creamy.
  • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until well combined.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cake springs back lightly when touched.
  • Immediately turn the cake onto the prepared towel. Starting from a long edge, roll the cake up with the towel and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans.
  • Carefully unroll the cake, spread the filling evenly over the surface, then roll the cake again without the towel.
  • Trim the ends if needed, cover, and refrigerate until chilled.
  • Dust with confectioners’ sugar before slicing and serving.
pumpkin roll recipe libby
pumpkin roll recipe libby

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 24
Yield: 1 pumpkin roll