Pumpkin Roll Cake

Pumpkin Roll Cake is an easy and delicious pumpkin cake with a cream cheese filling. It tastes just like a classic pumpkin roll but in cake form!

As you all know I love the fall season because we have months with pumpkin flavored desserts. I truly love pumpkin flavored anything! I was searching through my recipes, shopping for a dessert to make, when a lightbulb above my head turned on. That is the moment this Pumpkin Roll Cake was born.

Roll out the red carpet for this cake because it is a winner! This recipe is an easier take on a traditional pumpkin roll with just as much flavor. Two thick layers of pumpkin cake with a creamy center of homemade cream cheese filling. This is the perfect dessert to serve for the entire fall and winter season.

Serve this with a warm cup of hot cocoa and a little whipped cream on top of both. That right there, my friends, is what makes the happiest season of all! I also like to save a piece of Pumpkin Roll Cake to have with my morning coffee. *insert chef’s kiss* This will become your favorite way to wake up on a crisp fall morning.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE A BOXED CAKE MIX?

Yes, a boxed pumpkin spiced cake mix can be substituted.

HOW MANY SERVINGS DOES THIS MAKE?

This recipe yields 12 perfect slices of cake.

WHAT DO I SERVE WITH THE CAKE?

Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or both!

ENJOY THIS RECIPE?  HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE FALL DESSERTS!

Pumpkin Rolls – A soft pumpkin flavored cake wrapped around a sweet cream cheese center.

Caramel Apple Sheet Cake – Delicious cinnamon apple sheet cake with a warm caramel glaze.

Pumpkin Torte – A tiered pumpkin cake layered with whipped cream and topped with caramel and toffee pieces.

Pumpkin Cobbler – A warm and rich pumpkin cake dessert best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Pumpkin Roll Cake

An easy and delicious pumpkin cake with a cream cheese layer. It tastes just like a pumpkin roll!

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Author Holly

Ingredients

• 6 Tablespoons salted butter softened
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

CREAM CHEESE FILLING

• 8 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray a 9x13-inch glass baking pan with non-stick spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs, pumpkin, milk and vanilla. Mix to combine.
• In a separate medium bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to pumpkin mixture and stir until combined. Pour 2/3 of the pumpkin batter into prepared baking dish.

FOR CREAM CHEESE FILLING

• In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the egg, 1/4 cup sugar and teaspoon vanilla. Continue to beat until smooth and combined.
• Spread cream cheese filling evenly over pumpkin batter in pan. Spoon the remaining pumpkin batter over cream cheese layer and smooth out in an even layer. Using a knife, trace the pan in a swirl motion to marble the cream cheese and pumpkin layers together.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool cake before slicing. Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers covered in fridge for up to 3 days.

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