Pumpkin-Pecan Cake Roll

Name: Pumpkin-Pecan Cake Roll
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup canned pumpkin; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup finely chopped pecans; Confectioners' sugar; FILLING:; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

I made this cake roll one Thanksgiving as a tasty change of pace from traditional pumpkin pie. The moist spice cake and creamy filling have made this dessert a family favorite for many functions. —Iva Combs, Medford, Oregon

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar
FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in pumpkin and lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients; fold into pumpkin mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan; sprinkle with pecans.
Bake at 375° for 15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, combine the filing ingredients; beat until smooth. Unroll cake; spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again; place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 285 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin-Pecan Cake Roll in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2001

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lorikb4

Sep 24, 2013

Wouldn't change nothing very good thank you! This is added to my holiday baking and gift giving
cee-jay

Oct 3, 2012

Can this be made ahead of time? If so, how many days ahead can it be made? This sure look good.
emabey

Nov 28, 2010

IT was good. Everybody seemed to really like it.
robincarter

Nov 21, 2010

This is a favorite with my family and friends. It makes wonderful gifts and one year I even made some to sell. The most I have made in one season was 38! Robin C., Colorado Springs, CO
dsaltz

Nov 11, 2008

This is very good. I made it in 2001 for a reunion and in 2003 for Thanksgiving. Don't know why it took me so long to make it again. Everyone loves it!