Pumpkin Roll

Libby’s Pumpkin Roll is a classic fall desert. Moist and flavorful pumpkin cake is combined with a delicious cream cheese swirl filling, to create a treat that looks as good as it tastes. But don’t be intimidated, this pumpkin roll cake is surprisingly easy to make. Get ready for wide eyes and big smiles when you serve up a slice!

Libbys Pumpkin Roll Recipe

Fall is almost in the air, and I’m ready to bake it there until we make it there. This Libbys Pumpkin Roll Recipe is a fantastic way to kick off pumpkin season.

With amazing flavor, divine texture and it’s trademark cream cheese swirl, your friends and family will thoroughly enjoy surprisingly easy dessert. If you love the combo of pumpkin and cream cheese, but aren’t in the mood for pumpkin cheesecake, this is an excellent option!

How To Make A Pumpkin Roll

While their beautiful presentation can feel a bit intimidating, pumpkin rolls are straightforward to make, with simple and common ingredients. Let’s walk through what you will need. Reminder the full and detailed printable recipe is found at the end of the post.

Ingredients

You likely have most of the ingredients on hand. Here’s what you’ll be gathering up prior to beginning this recipe: powdered sugar, all-purpose flour, baking powder and soda, cinnamon, cloves (optional), salt, eggs, granulated sugar, cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract and Libby’s pure pumpkin puree.

What’s the difference between pure pumpkin and pumpkin pie mix? For this recipe, you want pure pumpkin. Pumpkin pie mix has added spices, sugar and other possible ingredients, while pure pumpkin is just that – pure pumpkin and nothing else.

Steps To Take

To make Libbys pumpkin roll, begin by making your cake. This is the simple, standard cake making process. First combine dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients and sugar in a separate bowl. The pumpkin is then added to the wet ingredients, then the dry mixture is added in.

The cake batter is then spread into a jelly roll pan that has been lined with wax or parchment paper. Then it’s into the oven to bake. The bake time is short, usually under 15 minutes. While it’s baking, prepare a thin, cotton kitchen towel by sprinkling 1/4 cup of powdered sugar evenly over it.

This is an important cake not to overbake. If overbaked, the cake will be drier, which will make the roll up portion harder.

After removing from the oven, the cake is turned onto the prepare towel, the wax paper is removed, and the cake is gently rolled up, and left to cool in the rolled shape.

While the cake cools, prepare the frosting.

The cake is then unrolled, frosting is added, then the cake is rerolled and wrapped in plastic wrap. It is then placed into the fridge to chill for at least an hour prior to serving.

Get ready for a delicious and beautiful dessert when you slice it up!

Common Questions & Answers

What if I don’t like or have clove on hand? If you don’t like clove, replace it with pumpkin pie spice or additional cinnamon, or simply omit.

What is a jelly roll pan? A jelly roll plan is a flat, cookie sheet type of pan, that has higher sides than the typical cookie sheet does, usually about 1″ high. It’s typically about 15×10″ in size, where cookie sheets are often closer to 18×13″ in size. This is a good choice for a jelly roll pan.

What if I don’t have a jelly roll pan? This Libbys Pumpkin Roll really does best in a 15×10″ jelly roll pan. If needed you can bake in a cookie sheet, however the larger the pan, the thinner the cake will be, and the more prone to cracking when rolling. Also, bake time will be less, so watch it closely while baking. If overbaked, they are hard to roll!

For another delicious pumpkin dessert, make sure to try my Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes!