Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting is a classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to a perfect roll is to let the cake cool upside down. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Italian Grinder Salad Sandwich and Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad.
Why This Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for fall holidays
- Better than store-bought
- Impress guests with this showstopper
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
What You'll Need for Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pumpkin puree
- Eggs
- Sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cloves
- Ground ginger
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Chopped nuts
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin puree: Make sure to use pure pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Stand mixer — Makes batter smooth and even → See on Amazon
- Offset spatula — Helps spread batter evenly → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Add pumpkin, flour, baking powder, salt, spices, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla; mix well.
- Assemble the roll: Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with cinnamon sugar. Turn cake onto towel. Gently remove wax paper. Roll cake up in towel, starting with the short end. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Fill the roll: Unroll cake. Spread filling over cake. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar. Chill until ready to serve.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overbaking the cake. It's better to take it out when it's still slightly underdone. This prevents it from cracking when rolling.
- Pro tip: For easier rolling, make sure the cake is completely cool before filling and rolling.
- Pro tip: You can make the cake a day ahead and fill it the next day. Keep it chilled until ready to serve.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The cake can be made a day ahead. Fill and roll the day you plan to serve.
Freezing Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: No need to reheat. Microwave: No need to reheat.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and skip the whipped cream topping.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Fill and roll just before serving.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake cracks while rolling, don't worry. It will still taste delicious! Just spread the filling over the cracks.
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Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- Eggs
- Sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Ground cloves
- Ground ginger
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Powdered sugar
- Milk
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick. Add pumpkin, flour, baking powder, salt, spices, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and vanilla; mix well.
- Assemble the roll: Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with cinnamon sugar. Turn cake onto towel. Gently remove wax paper. Roll cake up in towel, starting with the short end. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Fill the roll: Unroll cake. Spread filling over cake. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving plate. Dust with powdered sugar. Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese and skip the whipped cream topping.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Fill and roll just before serving.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake cracks while rolling, don't worry. It will still taste delicious! Just spread the filling over the cracks.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Oven reheat: No need to reheat.
- Microwave reheat: No need to reheat.
- Make ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead. Fill and roll the day you plan to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 4.5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting FAQs
Yes, you can make the cake a day ahead. Fill and roll just before serving.
The cake may have been overbaked or not cooled enough before rolling. Next time, take it out when it's still slightly underdone and let it cool completely.
Yes, you can freeze the filled and rolled cake for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
You can use mascarpone cheese or Greek yogurt as a substitute for cream cheese.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
