Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting is the best fall dessert. After making this many times, I discovered the trick to a perfect roll every time. The warm spices and cozy cream cheese frosting make this dessert irresistible. Try it with my Garlic Roasted Cabbage Steaks for a complete meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Garlic Roasted Cabbage Steaks and Easy Cucumber Sweet Pepper Salad.
Why This Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for fall and Thanksgiving
- Better than store-bought
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Creamy frosting complements the spiced cake
- Impress your guests with this showstopper dessert
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
- Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Optional: Chopped nuts
- Optional: Cinnamon sugar
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin puree: Canned or homemade pumpkin puree works fine.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- KitchenAid Stand Mixer — Makes batter smooth and even → See on Amazon
- Parchment Paper — Prevents the cake from sticking → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until combined.
- Assemble the roll: Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert the cake onto the towel. Gently roll the cake and towel together. Let it cool. Unroll the cake, spread the frosting, and roll it back up. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overbake the cake. It's ready when a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
- Pro tip: For a smooth roll, use a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Pro tip: Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
Storing & Reheating Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The cake can be made a day ahead and frosted before serving.
Freezing Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: Use a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to help roll the cake.
- Best substitution: Substitute applesauce for pumpkin puree for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and frosted before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to fit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is cracking when rolling, it may be too dry. Add a little water to the frosting to make it spreadable.
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Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree
- Sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Chopped nuts
- Cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Beat until combined.
- Assemble the roll: Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Invert the cake onto the towel. Gently roll the cake and towel together. Let it cool. Unroll the cake, spread the frosting, and roll it back up. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: Use a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar to help roll the cake.
- Best substitution: Substitute applesauce for pumpkin puree for a lighter version.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and frosted before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved or doubled to fit your needs.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is cracking when rolling, it may be too dry. Add a little water to the frosting to make it spreadable.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
- Make ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and frosted before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting FAQs
Yes, the cake can be made a day ahead and frosted before serving.
The cake may be too dry. Add a little water to the frosting to make it spreadable.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Applesauce can be used as a substitute for pumpkin puree.
To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute a gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour.
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!
