🎃 Easy Made Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll

Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 by pumpkin lovers everywhere)
🍂 Fluffy Cake | Sweet Cream Filling | Perfectly Spiced

If fall had a flavor, it would taste like this Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake. Soft, spiced pumpkin sponge rolled around a luscious cream cheese filling—it’s festive, cozy, and absolutely irresistible. Whether you’re making it for Thanksgiving, a fall party, or just a sweet weekend treat, this cake will steal the show every single time.

Why You’ll Fall in Love with This Pumpkin Roll

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 13–15 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Serves: 8–10 slices
💰 Budget-Friendly: Around $7–$9
🎃 Flavor: Pumpkin spice heaven with creamy sweetness
💡 Perfect For: Thanksgiving dessert tables, cozy fall nights, or edible gifts

Pumpkin Roll Cake Ingredients – Warm, Sweet, and Spiced

For the Pumpkin Cake

• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp cloves
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Garnish

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Whipped cream or caramel drizzle for serving

How to Make Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.

Step 2: Make the Pumpkin Batter

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 2 minutes).
Add pumpkin puree and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.

Step 3: Bake the Cake

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

Step 4: Roll the Cake

While the cake is warm, invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
Peel off the parchment paper, then carefully roll the cake up with the towel (starting from the short side).
Let it cool completely, rolled up, for about 30–40 minutes.

Step 5: Make the Cream Filling

Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

Step 6: Fill and Re-Roll

Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
Roll the cake back up (without the towel this time).
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.

How to Serve This Pumpkin Spice Roll

🎃 Slice thick and dust with powdered sugar before serving
☕ Enjoy with coffee, hot chocolate, or apple cider
🍰 Add a drizzle of caramel or sprinkle crushed pecans for extra flair

Why Everyone’s Obsessed

“So light, creamy, and full of pumpkin flavor—better than the bakery!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Hannah L.

“Made it for Thanksgiving, and it disappeared before dessert was over.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Brian K.

“That filling is to die for. Perfect texture and flavor balance!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Mia T.

Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake – Soft, Spiced, and Filled with Sweet Autumn Comfort

This Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake is the dessert that defines fall — tender pumpkin sponge cake swirled with a rich cream cheese filling that melts in your mouth. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, it’s a cozy, show-stopping treat for Thanksgiving or any crisp autumn evening. Each slice tastes like a hug in dessert form!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Chill 2 hours hrs

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Pumpkin Cake:

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree not pie filling
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• Powdered sugar for dusting

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 6 tbsp butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Jelly roll pan (15×10 inch)
• Parchment paper
• Electric mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula
• Clean kitchen towel

Method

 

Preheat and Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar; set aside for rolling later.

Make the Pumpkin Cake

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Mix in pumpkin puree until smooth.
2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.

Bake

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

Roll the Cake

1. Immediately loosen the cake edges and turn it out onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting from the short end, roll the warm cake and towel together. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Prepare the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

Fill and Roll Again

1. Unroll the cooled cake gently. Spread the filling evenly over the surface, leaving a small border. Re-roll the cake (without the towel) and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 2 hours to set.

Serve

1. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing. Serve chilled or slightly cool for best texture.

Notes

Storage: Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freezing: Wrap tightly in plastic and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

Tip: To prevent cracking, don’t overbake the cake — it should be springy and slightly moist.

Make it festive: Add a drizzle of caramel or sprinkle of chopped pecans before serving.

FAQ – Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

💡 Note

For a festive twist, swirl a bit of caramel or maple syrup into the cream cheese filling—or dust with cinnamon sugar before serving. It’s an instant showstopper!

Add a cozy, fall-inspired side with Cristal Recipes’ Southern Maple Sweet Potato Casserole for a full seasonal meal before serving dessert.