Low Sugar Pumpkin Roll

Total time1 hr 45 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time15 min

This spiced pumpkin cake comes together in a thin, tender sheet that's rolled while still warm, giving it that signature spiral once sliced. Cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg mingle with real pumpkin puree in a light, airy batter that's whipped with eggs until it forms that classic ribbon texture bakers look for. Once cooled, it's unrolled and spread with a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling, then rolled back up snug and chilled until it holds its shape for clean, tidy slices. Every step, from the parchment-lined pan to the towel-rolling trick, is built to keep the crumb soft and pliable rather than cracked or dry. It's a festive, make-ahead dessert that fits neatly into an added sugar–free spread without giving up that cozy, spiced pumpkin-roll experience. Slice it thin, serve it chilled, and watch it disappear from the plate.

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Ingredients

10 servings

For the cake

¾ cup all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Baking behavior varies by blend: some brown faster or stay softer, while others brown less. Follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting the towel
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.

For the filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

2 tbsp powdered sugar, for finishing
Chef's tip
Follow the package's conversion to powdered sugar. In frosting or glaze, add liquid gradually - replacements can absorb it differently.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment and the pan sides.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

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