Pumpkin Rolls

Pumpkin Rolls recipe pictures Not only is this pumpkin roll my all time favorite fall recipe, it is also a family tradition. My cousin Jenni makes this cake for Thanksgiving every year and the first time I tried it I thought it was the most delicious cake ever. I probably ate at least 3 slices. My mom has made it countless times since then. Waaayyy better than pumpkin pie in my opinion.

It is definitely fall here in Chicago. Actually it’s been 80 degrees, but it sure looks like fall. The leaves have changed colors and lots have fallen into piles on the ground. It’s time to carve pumpkins, bake pumpkin seeds and eat pumpkin cake.

This dessert impresses as much as it pleases so it’s a great option to bring to a Halloween party, or wait until Thanksgiving and bring it then. The rolling technique is easy, but it looks sort of complicated. It’s okay to let people think only the most talented of bakers could successfully bake this cake.

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Here's what you'll need

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Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves

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Beat together eggs and sugar

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Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper, grease and flour it. Sprinkle powdered sugar on a clean kitchen towel

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Add the pumpkin

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Slowly add the dry mixture

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Spread the batter evenly, filling the whole jelly roll pan

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Like so

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While the cake bakes, start the cream cheese frosting

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Cake looks done

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Pull the cake out of the pan and place on the kitchen towel

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Carefully remove the parchment paper

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Roll the cake and the towel up starting with the narrow end

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Set it on a wire rack and let it cool completely

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Unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese frosting

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That's my favorite part so I piled it on! Now roll it back up the same way you did before…minus the towel

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Let it sit in the fridge for awhile then sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving

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This cake always reminds me of Thanksgiving. I love it!

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