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Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake for Cozy Fall Gatherings

This Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake is a cozy dessert that captures the essence of fall with its warm spices and pumpkin flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it’s fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda No substitutions recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can replace with pumpkin pie spice mix
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend Omit if unavailable; increase cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Do not skip for flavor complexity
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Room temperature; can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1/4 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift before adding
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No substitutes suggested

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Tea towel
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a jelly roll pan (13x17 inches) with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  3. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of powdered sugar on a clean tea towel.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice blend, and salt.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale, then add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Spread the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for 14-15 minutes.
  8. Invert the cake onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it tightly.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and sifted powdered sugar.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese filling, and re-roll tightly.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  12. Slice the cake with a serrated knife and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make sure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.

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