Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRuth Ann's RestaurantPumpkin Roll Recipe

Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves8

Serves 8

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Ingredients

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Cake

Garnish

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In a large bowl, beat the eggs with an electric mixer on high speed for about 1 minute until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 5

    Bake the Cake

    Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.

  6. 6

    Cool the Cake

    Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.

  7. 7

    Roll the Cake

    Invert the cake onto the prepared towel, peel off the parchment paper, and roll the cake up in the towel. Let it cool completely for about 1 hour.

Filling Preparation

  1. 8

    Prepare the Filling

    In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined and fluffy.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 9

    Unroll the Cake

    Once the cake has cooled completely, carefully unroll it from the towel.

  2. 10

    Spread the Filling

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

  3. 11

    Roll the Cake Again

    Carefully roll the cake back up without the towel, starting from the short end. Place seam-side down on a serving platter.

  4. 12

    Garnish and Serve

    Dust the rolled cake with powdered sugar before slicing. Cut into 8 equal pieces and serve.

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