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Libby's Pumpkin Roll Delight

Libby's Pumpkin Roll Delight

Classic pumpkin roll with a gently spiced sponge and a plush cream cheese filling. It slices beautifully for gatherings.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 38 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients
 

Pumpkin Sponge

  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 0.95 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.8 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.6 tsp baking soda
  • 1.25 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.75 cup chopped walnuts optional, for crunch
  • 0.25 cup confectioners’ sugar for dusting the towel

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.25 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.125 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp fresh lemon zest optional, for brightness

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment and lightly grease.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Beat eggs and granulated sugar on high until thick and pale, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Mix in pumpkin puree and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold dry ingredients into the batter just until no dry streaks remain.
  • Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle walnuts on top if using. Tap pan to level.
  • Bake 11 to 14 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched lightly.
  • Dust a clean kitchen towel with confectioners’ sugar. Invert hot cake onto the towel and peel off parchment.
  • Roll the cake up with the towel from the short end. Cool completely on a rack.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt; whip until fluffy. Stir in lemon zest, if using.
  • Unroll the cooled cake. Spread filling to the edges, leaving a tiny border. Reroll without the towel.
  • Wrap in plastic and chill 30 minutes to set. Slice and dust with more sugar to serve.

Notes

Variation: Add 1 tbsp maple syrup to the filling for a maple twist, or swap walnuts for pecans. Storage: Wrap tightly and refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze slices up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Libby's Pumpkin Roll Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.