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Pumpkin Roll

A delightful dessert featuring a light sponge cake infused with pumpkin and spices, rolled with a creamy filling, perfect for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin Ensure it's pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened to room temperature.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale. Add the canned pumpkin and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully turn the hot cake out onto the towel, remove the parchment paper and roll the cake tightly in the towel starting from one of the short ends. Set aside to cool completely.
Filling and Assembly
  1. While the cake cools, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. Once the cake has cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before slicing.

Notes

Use Halal-compliant ingredients to maintain suitability for everyone. Allow ample time for cooling before filling and rolling to prevent cracks. Ensure the oven is preheated and parchment paper is used for easier rolling.