Description
Thanksgiving Pumpkin Roll Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly captures the essence of the holiday season. This soft, spiced cake is rolled with a luscious cream cheese frosting, creating an irresistible treat that will wow your family and friends. Each slice showcases a beautiful spiral that not only looks stunning but tastes heavenly. With warm spices and a hint of sweetness, this cake is sure to become a cherished tradition at your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until combined.
- Beat eggs with granulated sugar in another bowl until thickened and pale (3-5 minutes).
- Fold in the pumpkin puree until well mixed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
- While cooling, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, roll the cake with filling inside using a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (76g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg