Pumpkin Roll

How to Make Pumpkin Roll

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1. Heat the oven to 190°C / 375°F (170°C / 340°F fan). Grease a 25 x 38 cm Swiss roll tin and line it with baking paper, greasing the paper as well.

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2. Whisk the eggs and caster sugar with an electric whisk for 3 to 4 minutes until thick and pale. Whisk in the pumpkin purée and lemon juice.

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3. Sift over the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt and fold in gently until just combined.

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4. Spread the batter evenly in the tin and bake for 12 to 14 minutes until the cake springs back when pressed.

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5. While the cake bakes, spread a clean tea towel on the counter and dust it generously with the 30 g of icing sugar.

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6. As soon as the cake comes out, run a knife around the edge and turn it out onto the towel. Peel off the paper and roll the cake up in the towel from a short end. Leave it to cool, rolled, for 1 hour.

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7. Beat the cream cheese, butter, 120 g of icing sugar and the vanilla together until smooth.

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8. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling over it to within 2 cm of the edges and roll it up again without the towel. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up.

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9. Dust with a little icing sugar and slice with a serrated knife.

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Tips for Making Pumpkin Roll

• Roll the cake while it is hot. A cooled sponge cracks when rolled, but one that has set in the towel unrolls and rolls again without breaking.
• Use plain pumpkin purée. Pumpkin pie filling contains sugar and spices, and it will throw off the balance of the cake.
• Chill the filled roll before slicing. The filling firms up and gives clean slices with a neat spiral.

What to Serve with Pumpkin Roll

• Whipped cream
• A cup of coffee
• Toasted pecans

Storing & Reheating Pumpkin Roll

Keeps well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. It freezes very well for up to 2 months; wrap it tightly and defrost overnight in the fridge.

Pumpkin Roll FAQ: Common Questions

Pumpkin Roll Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.