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Fall Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

Delicious Fall Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake to Warm Your Heart

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Fall with this Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake, featuring a creamy filling and warm spices.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • ¼ cup Powdered sugar for dusting; helps prevent sticking when rolling the cake.
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour provides the structure for your roll cake.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder ensures a light and fluffy texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda reacts with the acid in pumpkin for added fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon adds warm, comforting flavors that embody fall.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice blend enhances the traditional autumn flavor profile.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar gives sweetness and structure to the cake.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree the star ingredient that captures the essence of fall.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract adds depth of flavor to the cake.
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup Cream cheese softened; creates a rich and creamy filling.
  • ¼ cup Butter softened; adds richness and smoothness to the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor.
  • a pinch Sea salt enhances sweetness and balances flavors.
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar sweetens the filling and gives it a smooth texture.
  • a pinch Cinnamon optional for filling; adds a touch of spiciness if desired.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Jellyroll pan
  • Mixer
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your jellyroll pan by lining it with parchment or wax paper and lightly greasing the paper.
  2. Generously sprinkle ¼ cup of powdered sugar on a large tea towel and set it aside on a flat surface.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice blend, and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
  5. Beat in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  6. Gently stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared jellyroll pan, leaving a ¼” border around the edges.
  8. Bake for 14-15 minutes until the cake is set and springs back lightly when touched.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and turn it out onto the prepared powdered sugar-dusted towel, peeling off the parchment paper carefully.
  10. Starting from the short side, roll the cake and the towel up together. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. In a clean bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth.
  12. Add vanilla extract and sea salt, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well. Optionally add cinnamon for flavor.
  13. Once the cake is cooled, unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling evenly across. Re-roll without the towel, forming a tight spiral.
  14. Chill the rolled cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  15. Slice into generous pieces and dust with additional powdered sugar if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the comforting flavors of this cake with a cup of coffee or hot apple cider. Tips on storage are available to keep it fresh.

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