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A beautiful pumpkin swiss roll sliced on a wooden board showing the cream cheese spiral.

The Ultimate Pumpkin Swiss Roll

A classic, moist pumpkin sponge cake rolled with a thick, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for autumn holidays and cozy gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes plus cooling
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for dusting
6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang.
Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar for about 5 minutes until thick and pale yellow. Stir in the pumpkin puree until well combined.
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture using a spatula.
Step 4: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the top of the cake springs back when touched.
Step 5: While the cake is baking, lay out a clean kitchen towel and dust it generously with powdered sugar. Immediately turn the hot cake out onto the towel.
Step 6: Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at the narrow end, roll up the cake and the towel together. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 7: To make the filling, beat the cream cheese, butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
Step 8: Once the cake is cool, gently unroll it. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a small border at the edges.
Step 9: Re-roll the cake (without the towel). Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the cake is still hot when you first roll it to prevent cracking. Use full-fat cream cheese for the best filling stability.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 285 kcal
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: pumpkin swiss roll, pumpkin roll recipe, fall baking, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert

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