I know some of you have been waiting for this!
And with good reason…as soon as I took the first bite out of this thing, I knew it was going to get added to the rotation of regular holiday treats. It’s just so good.
I know I mentioned the thing before about being afraid of desserts that roll, but honestly, this was way easier than I could have expected. I think the one key thing to do, when turning the cake out onto your towel (see directions below) is to make sure it’s covered with PLENTY of powdered sugar. Mine had a few bare spots, and the cake wound up sticking a bit.
I’d also be willing to bet that this would be good with some sort of glaze on top. Perhaps the vanilla glaze from my cranberry apple cookies would work?
Hey, even without a glaze, this pumpkin cake roll is absolutely to-die-for…
so thank you x10000 to my bestie’s mom, Josie, for sharing this recipe with me. It is a keeper!!
Pumpkin Spice Cake Roll
(adapted from Josie’s recipe!)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Cake Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Filling Ingredients (mix all together until smooth):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a jelly roll pan* with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
Beat eggs for 5 minutes with an electric mixer, then mix in sugar. Stir in pumpkin, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour into prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 15-20 minutes. Loosen all four corners with a table knife and turn over onto waxed paper or a towel coated with powdered sugar (use lots of it!). Roll up into towel and let cool, 30 minutes.
Unroll, spread will filling, and roll again (minus the towel) like a jelly roll. Enjoy!
*A jelly roll pan is a wide, flat pan similar to a cookie sheet or baking sheet with sides. The sides are 1-inch deep and the most all-purpose size is 12½ x 17½ by 1 inch.
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I’m pretty positive this will be made again for Christmas…along with all of the other holiday baking I do. Ooooo, I’m so excited for Christmas cookie baking! 
Question for the Afternoon:
What is one recipe that you most look forward to every holiday season?
I have a ton, but some of my top favorites would have to be cookies that I only make around Christmas time: Snickerdoodles, Raspberry Almond Gems, and Mexican Wedding Cookies.
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Oohh I love this! Looks fantastic!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape recently posted..Funfetti Cupcakes with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
You make it sound so simple! It’s a beauty!
Michelle@Peachy Palate recently posted..A childhood favourite
AHHH someone else who understands the delicious-ness of pumpkin rolls (as we call them in our family
). My grandma has been making these for over 40 years! We have extremely similar recipes, except my family tends to use a little extra powdered sugar 
http://sarashoup.com/2011/11/09/pumpkin-beer-pumpkin-rolls/
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries recently posted..Livin’ Like a VIP
Delicious! I’ll have to add it to my rotation!
Natalie @ Free Range Human recently posted..Dear Santa
YUM! I’m sure this is amazing! Desserts that “roll” intimidate me too, so I’m glad to hear it’s not that difficult. Definitely making this soon!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries recently posted..Surprise!
This pumpkin spice cake roll looks so good! I’ve always wanted to make one of these but I’m afraid of the rolling process. I definitely need to try it though cause this looks delicious!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope recently posted..Pasta Night in the Ninja Cooking System!…
I always make Paula Deen’s pumpkin bars. They are to diiiiie for!
Kerry @ Totes My Oats recently posted..Post-Vacation Goals
I’ve never made a dessert that rolls either, but I want to give it a try. I always look forward to chocolate truffles each year–they are too rich for the majority of my family, so I always get the extras!
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You could make it a GINGERBREAD ROLL for christmas
carlyn recently posted..Keeping you on the edge of your seat
looks amazing! I am also intimidated by rolling desserts~
Amy @Macncheesenpeas recently posted..Yoga Wisdom from Om Gal (aka Rebecca Pacheco)
i’ve always been afraid of making these because of the whole rolling process but i think i miiight just give this one a go!
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna recently posted..Giving Thanks & My 18th
Ooh frosted sugar cookies, molasses cookies, and pecan snowballs. Although I tried pecan pie for the first time at Thanksgiving, and now I really want more! So that will probably be in the rotation this year too
That has to be one of the best looking desserts ever! Yum.
My favorite seasonal treat are my Mom’s pecan bars. They are to die for. So good. Thanks goodness they’re only once (or twice, if I’m lucky) a year. They are dangerous.
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted..Celebrating in the City
snicker-doodles for sure…and those spritz cookies….and the pb with the kisses in them…or really any homemade cookie!
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Yummm it looks so perfect! Jealoussss
Sarah recently posted..Workout ADD and accomplishing the impossible
I’m dying over how amazing this looks! I agree, rolls sound totally intimidating. I’d be so nervous I’d mess it up. That and yeast are my biggest fears in baking. I should get over that.
Lisa recently posted..Little Moments
Yum! Sounds and looks soooo good!
I’m looking forward to all the holiday wrappers and holiday-themed cups (like the Sbux cups!). Also, the boxes of chocolates during this time of year are awesome, too
michelle kim recently posted..Gearing Up
This has been in my family’s holiday line up ever since I was a little girl! My mom always chops walnuts and coats the outside of the roll in them. They are a delicious addition! (Highly recommended!) SO yummy!
I’ve never made a roll before, and have a question. Does the towel actually get rolled up with the cake the first time?
Yup
I loveeeeeee Mexican Wedding cookies! That roll looks amazing…I bet it would be awesome with red velvet cake too!
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction recently posted..And They’re Up!
Feel free to bake me some cookies while you’re at it!!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl recently posted..Roasted Eggplant, Tomato, and Feta Cheese Stacks
The looks so delicious! I’ve never made a cake roll before, it’s sort of on my bucket list! haha…the holiday dish I most look forward to this time of year is my molasses spice cookies. They pretty much taste like Christmas to me at this point. Great tradition!
Meghan @ After the Ivy League recently posted..Thanksgiving Weekend, I Miss You Already
Yum! I seriously want to make this, like, right now. I haven’t had a pumpkin cake roll in ages, and this one sounds soo good!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..21 Weeks: The Big Gender Reveal
Pumpkin pie. Yummy yummy!
This looks amazing! I’m looking forward to making snickerdoodles and oreo cream cheese balls! Yummmm.
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third recently posted..First Trimester in review.
My mother’s Italian ricotta cookies! They are a mix between a cookie and a cake and delicious!
Angela @ Beauty in Strength recently posted..Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Bars
My favorite recipe is probably Christmas cookies…decorating them–aka not even a recipe. I just love decorating them with friends.
Katie recently posted..Tasty Tuesday: Cranberry Salsa
always look forward to mexican wedding cookies, anymore i practically have to beg my aunt to make them, so maybe i should make them
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns recently posted..I’m Back!!!
I love pumpkin rolls. MUST give this one a try!! Yumm.
Annette@FitnessPerks recently posted..A Taste of My Synergy Stew
I don’t think I’ve ever made the same holiday cookie recipe back-to-back…what can I say, I love to experiment! Although last year I made peppermint nanaimo bars…considering that nanaimo bars are my favourite dessert that may be happening again soon!
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I have always wanted to try making a roll dessert. Glad you had success!
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian recently posted..Deck of Cards Workout
This honestly looks SO FREAKING DELICIOUS and gets my mind wandering on alternatives….
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..I am a runner.
I’ve never made a dessert roll but I used to be so intimidated by the rolling part of making sushi- much easier than I expected!
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This looks amazing! I am just getting into desserts (goodness cooking actually) so I really want to try this! You make it seem so easy ^_^
Alicia @NeverEverBeenSkinny recently posted..Squats, Christmas Cards & Ginger Snowflakes…Oh My!
holy cow this looks amazing!! and i love how fancy it looks… sure to impress!
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Wowsers that looks amazing! The ingredient list is really simple too. Looks like a must try for the holidays!
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Chocolate-raspberry cream cheese bars. Divine!
Yes! Ever since you first pictured this delight on your site I’ve been having cravings since! ha Sounds so delicious and easy to make too! Sounds like a perfect holiday treat, I’ll have to try it out this weekend first, make sure I get it right
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