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!!
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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!
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*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.
Liz @ Tip Top Shape says
Oohh I love this! Looks fantastic!
Michelle@Peachy Palate says
You make it sound so simple! It’s a beauty!
Sara @ The Foodie Diaries says
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/
Natalie @ Free Range Human says
Delicious! I’ll have to add it to my rotation!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
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!!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
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! :)
Kerry @ Totes My Oats says
I always make Paula Deen’s pumpkin bars. They are to diiiiie for!
Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says
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!
carlyn says
You could make it a GINGERBREAD ROLL for christmas ;)
Amy @Macncheesenpeas says
looks amazing! I am also intimidated by rolling desserts~
Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says
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! :)
Naomi says
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 :)
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says
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. :)
Nicole@ livingthesweetlifestl.wordpress.com says
snicker-doodles for sure…and those spritz cookies….and the pb with the kisses in them…or really any homemade cookie!
Sarah says
Yummm it looks so perfect! Jealoussss :)
Lisa says
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.
michelle kim says
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 :)
kait says
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!
Jean says
I’ve never made a roll before, and have a question. Does the towel actually get rolled up with the cake the first time?
Courtney says
Yup :)
Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says
I loveeeeeee Mexican Wedding cookies! That roll looks amazing…I bet it would be awesome with red velvet cake too!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Feel free to bake me some cookies while you’re at it!! ;)
Meghan @ After the Ivy League says
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!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
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!
Shannon says
Pumpkin pie. Yummy yummy! :)
Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says
This looks amazing! I’m looking forward to making snickerdoodles and oreo cream cheese balls! Yummmm.
Angela @ Beauty in Strength says
My mother’s Italian ricotta cookies! They are a mix between a cookie and a cake and delicious!
Katie says
My favorite recipe is probably Christmas cookies…decorating them–aka not even a recipe. I just love decorating them with friends.
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says
always look forward to mexican wedding cookies, anymore i practically have to beg my aunt to make them, so maybe i should make them :)
Annette@FitnessPerks says
I love pumpkin rolls. MUST give this one a try!! Yumm.
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
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!
Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says
I have always wanted to try making a roll dessert. Glad you had success!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
This honestly looks SO FREAKING DELICIOUS and gets my mind wandering on alternatives…. ;)
Khushboo says
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!
Alicia @NeverEverBeenSkinny says
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 ^_^
Linz @ Itz Linz says
holy cow this looks amazing!! and i love how fancy it looks… sure to impress!
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
Wowsers that looks amazing! The ingredient list is really simple too. Looks like a must try for the holidays!
Sarah says
Chocolate-raspberry cream cheese bars. Divine!
Jentry Nielsen says
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 ;)