Homemade Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe (2024)

Published November 21, 2020.This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

You will absolutely love how easy it is to make this classic pumpkin roll cake -stuffed up with a sweet cream cheese filling.

Dessert recipes are always the talk of any holiday, and if you’re looking to impress your family, then definitely check out my Apple Galette or Homemade Cannoli.

Pumpkin Roll

Pumpkin rolls are most often served up during the fall holidays at the main meal. It’s a great, easy to prepare dessert, and obviously, with pumpkin flavors, it’s seasonal and festive as well. Pumpkin rolls are also great because you can make them ahead of time, taking out some of the stress of holiday food preparation.

Since pumpkin rolls are essentially sponge cakes, this recipe can be adapted for spring or summer as well, so that it remains seasonally relevant.

Cream Cheese Filling

The filling in this recipe provides a perfect combination of sweetness and thickness from the cream cheese and butter. Because this is a roll, you get to taste the frosting in every single bite.

Here’s how easy the cream cheese filling is to make:

1. Whip together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, and vanilla in a stand mixer on high speed with the paddle attachment for 4-5 minutes or until it is light and fluffy.

2. Turn the speed down to low, and add in the powdered sugar, and finish whipping on medium speed until completely incorporated. Set aside until it is ready to use.

How to Make It

Follow these simple instructions on how to make this delicious pumpkin roll recipe:

Start by sifting together the dry ingredients into a large bowl.

Next, add in the eggs, pumpkin filling, and vanilla extract and whisk until it is completely combined and smooth.

Transfer the batter to a cookie sheet tray that is lined with parchment paper and spread out the batter with a rubber spatula until it is evenly distributed.

Bake the cake in the oven at 350° for 15 to 17 minutes or until it is lightly browned on top.

Once it is done baking, immediately invert the cake onto a large clean kitchen towel that has been dusted with powdered sugar.

Immediately roll up the cake and set it on a cooling rack until it is completely cool.

After the cake is done cooling, unroll it and evenly spread the cream cheese filling all of the centers of it.

Roll the cake back up and then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for the filling to set.

How to Keep the Cake from Cracking

These cakes are delicate and can easily crack or split. Here are a few things you can do to ensure it does not do that:

1. Make sure to immediately roll up the cake the second it comes out of the oven.
2. Be sure the cake is completely cooled to room temperature before adding in the cream cheese filling

Make-Ahead and Storage

Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 1 day ahead of time. Make sure it is completely cool before serving.

How to Store: Wrap in plastic and keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will freeze wrapped in plastic for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before serving.

More Dessert Recipes

• Banana Pudding
• Clafoutis
• Rice Pudding
• Chocolate Mousse
• Churros

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