Dairy Free Pumpkin Roll

Total time1 hr 45 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time15 min

Warm spices meet real pumpkin puree in this tender, ribbon-thin cake, whipped up with eggs until it's pale and airy before it's baked flat and rolled into that signature spiral. The sponge itself comes together with pantry basics — flour, a touch of baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg — and rolls up beautifully in a sugar-dusted towel while it's still warm, which is the trick to getting a crack-free swirl. Inside, a lusciously smooth, tangy-sweet filling gets whipped until light and fluffy, giving every slice that classic contrast against the spiced cake. A chill in the fridge firms everything up so your rounds hold their shape when you slice into them, revealing that gorgeous spiral every time. This one's a genuinely great pick for a dairy free dessert table, especially around fall gatherings when everyone wants a slice of something spiced and pumpkin-forward. Dust the top with a little extra powdered sugar right before serving for that bakery-style finish.

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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
⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting the towel

For the filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 tsp vanilla extract

For serving

2 tbsp powdered sugar, for finishing

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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