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Fluffy No-Crack Pumpkin Roll: 5-Ingredient Easy Cake

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A forgiving, easy-to-make pumpkin roll with a fluffy sponge and creamy cream cheese filling that never cracks. Perfect for fall gatherings and weeknight desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz full-fat block cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tbsp heavy cream
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add pumpkin puree and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture in two or three additions using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  6. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 12-14 minutes until springy to the touch.
  7. While cake bakes, lay a clean kitchen towel on a cooling rack and dust generously with powdered sugar.
  8. As soon as cake comes out, run a knife around edges, invert onto towel, and peel off parchment.
  9. Starting from the short end, roll cake up tightly with the towel inside. Let cool completely in this shape.
  10. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  11. Carefully unroll cooled cake and spread cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
  12. Roll cake up again without the towel, place seam-side down on a serving plate, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Notes

Ensure eggs and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results. Do not use pumpkin pie filling; use 100% pure pumpkin puree. Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking. Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.

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