Description
A soft, springy pumpkin spice cake rolled with a tangy, rich cream cheese filling. This foolproof dessert is easier than it looks and delivers big autumn flavor with minimal stress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.25 oz (432g) boxed yellow or vanilla cake mix
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (245g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz (225g) light cream cheese
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, pumpkin puree, oil, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges pull away and cake springs back to touch.
- While cake bakes, lay a clean kitchen towel on counter and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- As soon as cake comes out of oven, loosen edges with a knife and invert onto the towel. Peel off parchment.
- Roll the cake up tightly with the towel inside, starting from the short end. Let cool completely in this rolled position for about 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, beat light cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Once cake is cool, gently unroll it. Spread filling evenly over surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border on long edges.
- Carefully roll the cake up again starting from the same short end. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Unwrap, dust with powdered sugar, and slice into 1-inch pieces with a sharp knife.
Notes
Roll the cake while it is still hot to prevent cracking. Use light cream cheese for a softer filling that is easier to spread. Chill the roll for at least 2 hours before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cak
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: pumpkin roll, fall dessert, autumn baking, cream cheese filling, pumpkin spice, easy dessert, holiday dessert