How to Make Tammy's Pumpkin Roll - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the arrival of fall that brings out the baker in all of us. The scent of warm spices and the promise of cozy evenings by the fire inspire us to dust off our aprons and create comforting, indulgent treats. And at the top of our list of must-make desserts for the season is Tammy's Pumpkin Roll. This classic dessert has become a staple on many holiday tables, and for good reason. With its moist, spiced cake and creamy filling, it's the perfect way to usher in the autumn s...

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup solid pack pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 jelly roll cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a jellyroll pan (large cookie sheet with sides).
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs on high for five minutes. Gradually add white sugar, pumpkin, and lemon juice. Add flour, cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and ginger. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly on top, and press lightly into batter.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it springs back when touched. Loosen edges with a knife. Turn out on two dishtowels that have been sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll up cake, and let cool for about 20 minutes.
  • To Make Filling: Mix confectioners' sugar, vanilla, butter or margarine, and cream cheese together till smooth.
  • Unroll pumpkin cake when cool, and spread with filling. Reroll, and push aside the dishtowel. Unroll long sheet of waxed paper. Put pumpkin roll on waxed paper. Dust pumpkin roll with powdered sugar. Twist ends of waxed paper like a piece of candy. Put pumpkin roll in refrigerator and chill overnight. Before slicing, dust with powdered sugar. Serve chilled.
  • Nutrition

    383 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 93mg
    • Sodium: 326mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 143mg