Pumpkin Roll

This Pumpkin Roll is a delightful dessert featuring a moist pumpkin cake rolled with a rich cream cheese filling. Perfect for fall gatherings, it's a sweet treat that showcases the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices.

Ingredients

• Pumpkin puree - 120 grams
• Granulated sugar - 100 grams
• All-purpose flour - 70 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Powdered sugar - 50 grams (for dusting)
• Cream cheese - 115 grams, softened
• Unsalted butter - 30 grams, softened
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 23x33 cm (9x13 inch) baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, and eggs until well combined.
3. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
8. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
9. Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, then carefully invert the cake onto the towel, peeling off the parchment paper.
10. Starting from one end, roll the cake up with the towel inside, creating a log shape. Let it cool completely in this rolled position.
11. Once cooled, unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
12. Roll the cake back up without the towel, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 60 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, promoting healthy vision and immune function.
• The fiber content in pumpkin aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy gut.

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