Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
3 unit

eggs

large

1 cup

sugar

0.5 cup

pumpkin

1 tsp

lemon juice

0.75 cup

flour

all-purpose

1 tsp

baking powder

2 tsp

ginger

2 tsp

cinnamon

0.5 tsp

salt

1 cup

powdered sugar

8 unit

cream cheese

softened

3 tbsp

butter

0.5 tsp

vanilla extract

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

Step 2
~5 min

Beat eggs for 5 minutes until light and airy.

Step 3
~5 min

Gradually add sugar, pumpkin, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and salt while continuing to beat.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 4
~5 min

Grease and flour a small cookie sheet (jelly roll pan).

Step 5
~5 min

Pour the batter onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread evenly.

Step 6
~5 min

Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 7
~5 min

Sprinkle powdered sugar generously over the baked cake.

Step 8
~5 min

Carefully invert the cake onto a clean linen towel.

Step 9
~5 min

Roll the cake up tightly in the towel and refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool completely.

Step 10
~5 min

Prepare the filling by mixing together powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Key Technique: Mixing
Step 11
~5 min

Unroll the cooled cake carefully.

Step 12
~5 min

Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface of the cake.

Step 13
~5 min

Re-roll the cake tightly without the towel.

Step 14
~5 min

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Step 15
~5 min

Slice the pumpkin roll into desired thickness.

Step 16
~5 min

Enjoy!

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer flavor, use brown butter in the filling.

Dust the cake with powdered sugar again before serving.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled

Pair with coffee or tea

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Fall dessert tradition

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Autumn celebrations

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall

Popularity Score

75/100