Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake
This Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake is a soft, warmly spiced dessert filled with a luscious cream cheese filling and wrapped in a perfect spiral — all without the messy towel trick. It’s fall comfort in every bite, and easy enough for weeknight baking or holiday feasts alike.
Equipment
- 10x15-inch Jelly Roll Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin or homemade purée
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar plus more for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Lightly spray the parchment for easier release.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the dry ingredients just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Immediately lift the hot cake out using the parchment and place on a heat-safe surface. Roll the cake (with parchment) from a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While the cake cools, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until fluffy and smooth.
- Once cool, gently unroll the cake. Spread the filling evenly, then re-roll (without the parchment). Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Use parchment paper instead of a towel to roll the cake for a cleaner, easier process. You can also make this a day ahead and keep it chilled until ready to serve. Add chopped pecans for texture if you like!