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Homemade Amish Pumpkin Roll

A delightful dessert featuring a soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a creamy, sweet filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • Optional: chopped nuts or chocolate chips for filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the pumpkin and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure even cooking.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Rolling and Filling
  1. Dust a clean towel with powdered sugar. Once baked, flip the cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
  2. Roll the cake with the towel inside, starting from one end. This helps it hold its shape while cooling.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  4. Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the filling evenly across the surface, and re-roll the cake carefully.
  5. Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. Dust with powdered sugar just before slicing.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the filling to prevent it from melting. Consider practicing the rolling technique with a towel first without the cake. You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the filling for extra flavor.