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Delicious Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Filling slice on white plate

Classic Pumpkin Roll Cake with Cream Filling

A delightful autumn treat featuring a tender pumpkin cake rolled with a rich and creamy cream cheese filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special dessert.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 10x15 inch jelly roll pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium bowl
  • Large bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Cake

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice blend
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling

For the Cream Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare Your Baking Pan

  • Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan, then line it with parchment paper that extends slightly over the edges. Grease and flour the parchment paper as well.

Mix the Pumpkin Cake Batter

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in the pumpkin puree until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined without overmixing.

Bake the Cake

  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 13-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

The Rolling Technique

  • While the cake bakes, liberally dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Immediately invert the hot cake onto the prepared towel, carefully peel off the parchment paper, and gently roll the warm cake and towel together from a short end. Allow the rolled cake to cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the Cream Filling

  • Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract and beat until the filling is light and fluffy.

Assemble Your Pumpkin Roll Cake

  • Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream filling evenly over the entire surface, leaving a small border at one end. Carefully re-roll the cake, without the towel, starting from the original short end, and then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.

Chill Before Serving

  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 1-2 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is completely cool before unrolling and spreading the filling to prevent melting and tearing. Dusting the towel generously with powdered sugar also prevents the cake from sticking during the rolling process.