Pumpkin Spice Roll

Pumpkin Spice Roll is a delightful and festive dessert that embodies the warm, comforting flavors of fall. This elegant dessert features a tender, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a luscious cream cheese filling, creating a beautiful spiral effect when sliced. The combination of earthy pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in the cake pairs perfectly with the rich, tangy cream cheese, making each bite a perfect balance of sweet and spice. Ideal for holiday gatherings, dinner parties, or simply as a seasonal treat, this Pumpkin Spice Roll is as impressive to serve as it is delicious to eat.

Ingredients:

For the Pumpkin Cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides, and lightly grease the paper.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. Combine and Pour: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
5. Bake the Cake: Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched. Be careful not to overbake, as this can cause the cake to crack when rolling.
6. Roll the Cake: While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Carefully invert the cake onto the towel, then peel off the parchment paper. Starting at one of the short ends, gently roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely, seam side down.
7. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
8. Fill the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, carefully unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border around the edges. Gently roll the cake back up, without the towel, and place it seam side down on a serving platter.
9. Chill and Serve: Wrap the Pumpkin Spice Roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set. Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Roll is a show-stopping dessert that’s full of autumnal flavors, making it a perfect choice for any fall or holiday occasion. The beautiful swirl and delicious filling are sure to impress your guests and make this dessert a favorite year after year.