Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
This Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting is the ultimate fall dessert. After making it many times, I’ve perfected the technique to ensure a tender, flavorful cake every time. The warm spices and creamy frosting make this harvest treat irresistible. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Amish Hamburger Steak Bake with Cheddar Cheese and Easy Twix Cookie Bars with Caramel and Chocolate.
Why This Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for fall flavors
- Better than store-bought
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- 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
- eggs
- sugar
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
- ground cloves
- ground nutmeg
- vanilla extract
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- orange juice
- orange zest
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: toasted pecans
📝 Ingredient Notes
- pumpkin puree: Ensure you're using pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
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How to Make Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the roll: Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel. Gently remove the parchment paper. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting from the short end, carefully roll the cake and towel together. Remove the towel and place the roll seam-side down on a serving plate. Dust with additional powdered sugar and garnish with toasted pecans if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Pro tip: For an even more tender cake, use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Common mistake and fix: If the cake sticks to the towel, gently lift the edges and sprinkle more powdered sugar underneath.
- Pro tip: For a quicker cooling method, place the cake in the freezer for 10 minutes before filling and rolling.
- Pro tip: To prevent the roll from cracking, make sure to roll it tightly and evenly.
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 refrigerator for up to 5 days Make-ahead tip: The cake can be made a day ahead and filled just before serving
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 reheating needed Microwave: No reheating needed
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter frosting, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the cream cheese.
- Best substitution: For a nut-free version, omit the toasted pecans or replace with toasted coconut flakes.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and filled just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved for a smaller roll or doubled for a larger one.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is cracking, it's likely overbaked. To prevent this, check the cake at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.
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Easy Spiced Pumpkin Roll with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- pumpkin puree
- eggs
- sugar
- flour
- baking powder
- salt
- cinnamon
- ground cloves
- ground nutmeg
- vanilla extract
Seasonings
- cream cheese
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- orange juice
- orange zest
Optional Toppings
- powdered sugar for dusting
- toasted pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Assemble the roll: Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel. Gently remove the parchment paper. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a 1-inch border. Starting from the short end, carefully roll the cake and towel together. Remove the towel and place the roll seam-side down on a serving plate. Dust with additional powdered sugar and garnish with toasted pecans if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a lighter frosting, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the cream cheese.
- Best substitution: For a nut-free version, omit the toasted pecans or replace with toasted coconut flakes.
- Make-ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and filled just before serving.
- Scaling: This recipe can be halved for a smaller roll or doubled for a larger one.
- Troubleshooting: If the cake is cracking, it's likely overbaked. To prevent this, check the cake at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.
Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container 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 reheating needed
- Microwave reheat: No reheating needed
- Make ahead: The cake can be made a day ahead and filled just before serving
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- 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 filled just before serving.
The cake may have been overbaked. Check the cake at the minimum baking time and adjust as needed.
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer.
For a lighter frosting, substitute Greek yogurt for some of the cream cheese.
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!
