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Slice of Halloween Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake with cream cheese filling

Halloween Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake

  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A soft, spiced pumpkin cake rolled with creamy cinnamon-cream cheese filling. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this cake combines autumn flavors with festive presentation. You can use a scratch recipe or a cake mix for an easy version, and decorate with powdered sugar or seasonal sprinkles for a spooky touch.

Ingredients

Scale

🛒 Ingredients (for one 10×15-inch jelly roll pan):

For the Cake:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Decoration:

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

  • Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible decorations

Instructions

📝 Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Cake

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

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale. Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla.

  4. Gently fold in dry ingredients until combined.

Step 2: Bake and Roll

  1. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake 15–20 minutes or until the top springs back when touched.

  2. While warm, invert cake onto a clean kitchen towel lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off parchment paper.

  3. Roll the cake with the towel from the short end and let cool completely.

Step 3: Prepare the Filling

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

Step 4: Assemble the Roll

  1. Unroll the cooled cake. Spread cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.

  2. Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.

Step 5: Decorate

  1. Dust the top with powdered sugar or pipe additional filling.

  2. Add Halloween sprinkles, edible decorations, or small fondant pumpkins for a festive look.

Notes

  • Prevent Cracking: Roll the cake while it’s still warm to avoid cracks.
  • Make Ahead: Bake the cake a day before; fill and decorate the day of serving.
  • Mini Version: Use a smaller pan to make individual pumpkin rolls.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Halloween Cake
  • Method: Baked / Rolled / Decorated
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://www.eminentrecipes.com/halloween-pumpkin-spice-roll-cake-recipe/