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Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Classic pumpkin roll, similar to Libby's pumpkin roll recipe, is made with plenty of cream cheese frosting and pumpkin spice flavors. It's easy to make and everyone will be begging for a roll.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Additional Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

Pumpkin roll

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 Tablespoon butter softened
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees. Grease a 10-inch by 15-inch jelly roll pan and cover with a layer of parchment paper. Spray the top of the parchment paper with non-stick spray, as well.

Pumpkin Roll Cake

  • Add eggs to a medium-sized bowl and beat.
  • Next, add the sugar and mix again.
  • Now, add the pumpkin, lemon juice, self-rising flour, and baking soda and mix well.
  • Next, add the cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg and mix.
  • Add the chopped pecans and mix.
  • Pour into the jelly roll pan and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Once the cake bakes, allow it to cool for a few minutes.
  • Sprinkle a towel with powdered sugar (this is an important step so the cake does not stick to the towel).
  • Gently flip the cake over onto the towel. Gently roll the cake up in the towel and set aside while you make the frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Add the softened butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract to a bowl and mix until creamy.
  • Next, add the powdered sugar and mix well.
  • Unroll the towel with the cake and spread the cream cheese mixture on the cake, making sure to spread to the edges.
  • Gently roll up the cake again and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.

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Notes

While rolling up the cake, it is not required to roll it into a tight roll.
After it cools, keep the pumpkin roll in an airtight container or inside of plastic wrap and refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 306mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g