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Pumpkin Spice Cake Roll

By Courtney 39 Comments

I know some of you have been waiting for this!

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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.

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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…

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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! Smile

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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November 27, 2012 Filed Under: Cake/Cupcake Recipe Tagged With: jelly roll pan, pumpkin desserts, Pumpkin Spice Cake Roll

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Oohh I love this! Looks fantastic!
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  2. Michelle@Peachy Palate says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    You make it sound so simple! It's a beauty!
    Reply
  3. Sara @ The Foodie Diaries says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    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/
    Reply
  4. Natalie @ Free Range Human says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    Delicious! I'll have to add it to my rotation!
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  5. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    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!!
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  6. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    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! :)
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  7. Kerry @ Totes My Oats says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I always make Paula Deen's pumpkin bars. They are to diiiiie for!
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  8. Colleen @ Jimmy Choos on the Treadmill says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    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!
    Reply
  9. carlyn says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    You could make it a GINGERBREAD ROLL for christmas ;)
    Reply
  10. Amy @Macncheesenpeas says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    looks amazing! I am also intimidated by rolling desserts~
    Reply
  11. Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    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! :)
    Reply
  12. Naomi says

    November 27, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    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 :)
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  13. Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    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. :)
    Reply
  14. Nicole@ livingthesweetlifestl.wordpress.com says

    November 27, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    snicker-doodles for sure...and those spritz cookies....and the pb with the kisses in them...or really any homemade cookie!
    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    Yummm it looks so perfect! Jealoussss :)
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  16. Lisa says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    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.
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  17. michelle kim says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    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 :)
    Reply
  18. kait says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    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!
    Reply
  19. Jean says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I've never made a roll before, and have a question. Does the towel actually get rolled up with the cake the first time?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      November 27, 2012 at 3:43 pm

      Yup :)
      Reply
  20. Stellina @ My Yogurt Addiction says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I loveeeeeee Mexican Wedding cookies! That roll looks amazing...I bet it would be awesome with red velvet cake too!
    Reply
  21. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    November 27, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Feel free to bake me some cookies while you're at it!! ;)
    Reply
  22. Meghan @ After the Ivy League says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    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!
    Reply
  23. Kristen @ notsodomesticated says

    November 27, 2012 at 4:42 pm

    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!
    Reply
  24. Shannon says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    Pumpkin pie. Yummy yummy! :)
    Reply
  25. Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    This looks amazing! I'm looking forward to making snickerdoodles and oreo cream cheese balls! Yummmm.
    Reply
  26. Angela @ Beauty in Strength says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    My mother's Italian ricotta cookies! They are a mix between a cookie and a cake and delicious!
    Reply
  27. Katie says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    My favorite recipe is probably Christmas cookies...decorating them--aka not even a recipe. I just love decorating them with friends.
    Reply
  28. Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns says

    November 27, 2012 at 5:57 pm

    always look forward to mexican wedding cookies, anymore i practically have to beg my aunt to make them, so maybe i should make them :)
    Reply
  29. Annette@FitnessPerks says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    I love pumpkin rolls. MUST give this one a try!! Yumm.
    Reply
  30. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    November 27, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    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!
    Reply
  31. Stefanie @ Thin Vegetarian says

    November 27, 2012 at 8:03 pm

    I have always wanted to try making a roll dessert. Glad you had success!
    Reply
  32. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    November 27, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    This honestly looks SO FREAKING DELICIOUS and gets my mind wandering on alternatives.... ;)
    Reply
  33. Khushboo says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:51 pm

    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!
    Reply
  34. Alicia @NeverEverBeenSkinny says

    November 28, 2012 at 1:35 am

    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 ^_^
    Reply
  35. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 28, 2012 at 7:41 am

    holy cow this looks amazing!! and i love how fancy it looks... sure to impress!
    Reply
  36. Kim@hungryhealthygirl says

    November 28, 2012 at 10:53 am

    Wowsers that looks amazing! The ingredient list is really simple too. Looks like a must try for the holidays!
    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    November 28, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Chocolate-raspberry cream cheese bars. Divine!
    Reply
  38. Jentry Nielsen says

    November 28, 2012 at 12:06 pm

    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 ;)
    Reply

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