If you’re anything like me, you look forward to the arrival of fall—not just for its refreshing, cool weather and vibrant foliage but also for the delightful flavors of pumpkin spice! I genuinely love all of my pumpkin recipes, but I bake just a few every year without fail, including this pumpkin roll, pumpkin spice sticky buns, and my grandmother’s amazing pumpkin pie! If you’re looking for a cozy and delicious fall dessert, this Pumpkin Swiss Roll recipe is a must-try! With its soft and spiced pumpkin cake rolled around a creamy, light filling, it offers the perfect balance of sweetness and warmth. Plus, it’s not as hard to make as it seems. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to create a flawless Pumpkin Swiss Roll, with tips, storage advice, and some tasty variations.
Speed Things Up
If you’re short on time or need dessert in a hurry, here are a few ideas to help speed things along. When purchasing, make sure to check the label to avoid any unwanted additives that could affect the taste of your cake.
Use Pumpkin Spice Mix: You can substitute 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice mix for the spices in the recipe. This will provide the same warm and balanced flavor as the individual spices. Use pre-whipped products: If you’re short on time, you can substitute homemade whipped cream with store-bought whipped topping (I don’t recommend the type you squirt from a bottle). It won’t be as rich, but it’s a quick option. Store-bought Frosting: Instead of making the whipped cream filling from scratch, you can choose pre-made cream cheese frosting. Just whip it briefly to make it fluffier before using it.
How To Make Pumpkin Swiss Roll Cake
For The Cake
You can find the full, printable recipe at the bottom of this post (click the button above), but you can read a summary with step-by-step instructions and photos for each step below. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly roll pan with baking spray, then line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an extra inch on both sides to help lift the cake out after baking. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray for an easy release from the pan. Combine all the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, and salt) in one bowl. Whisk the eggs and granulated sugar well in a separate mixing bowl for about 1 minute. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes fluffy, thick, and light in color, ensuring that the sugar is well incorporated and the texture is smooth. This step is crucial for creating a light and airy base for your recipe. Add the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree to your mixture, then whisk gently until the ingredients are just blended together, ensuring a smooth consistency. Next, carefully fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Be gentle during this process, stirring only until the components are combined to avoid overmixing, which can affect the cake’s texture. Carefully spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, ensuring that it reaches all corners and creates a smooth, uniform layer for even baking. Bake the cake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched, indicating that it is cooked to perfection. Once baked, carefully lift the parchment paper along with the cake and transfer it to a flat, heat-safe surface, such as a cutting board or a countertop. Gently roll the cake from one short end to the other, ensuring it rolls tightly but without tearing until it is fully rolled and resembles a log. This technique helps maintain the cake’s shape for later filling. Transfer the rolled cake to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. While the cake cools, prepare the filling (instructions below).
For The Filling
Add the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Using a stand or hand mixer, blend the ingredients on medium-high speed until fully combined and smooth. Occasionally scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are incorporated, and no lumps remain. Then, with the mixer turned off, add the cream to the bowl. Turn the mixer back on to medium speed and mix to combine. With the mixer turned off, add the vanilla and salt, and continue whipping on high speed until stiff peaks form (these peaks stand straight up and hold their shape firmly when the whisk is lifted).
Assembling The Cake
Once the cake is cooled, unroll it on a flat surface. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake, leaving a ¾-inch border around the edges. Gently re-roll the cake, peeling off the parchment paper as you go. Wrap the roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Before serving, unwrap the pumpkin roll and place it on a serving dish. Dust it lightly with powdered sugar. Slice the cake with a serrated knife, serve, and enjoy!
You could add chopped nuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture or use a flavored frosting, like maple cream cheese or chocolate, to twist the filling. To freeze, wrap the unfilled roll in plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to one month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and fill before serving. Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
