Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe – Cream Cheese Filling

Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe… Libby’s is a popular brand known for its canned pumpkin puree, which is often used in pumpkin roll recipes. 

Welcome to the pumpkin season, where cozy aromas fill the kitchen, and the allure of fall desserts beckons. Our Libby’s Pumpkin Roll recipe is the perfect embodiment of this delightful season. A fluffy pumpkin cake, generously spiced with pumpkin pie spice, rolled around a heavenly cream cheese filling.

This pumpkin roll not only tastes divine but also makes for a beautiful presentation—ideal for holiday gifts or sharing on social media. Discover the perfect way to create this classic pumpkin roll with just the right amount of sweetness.

Preparation Steps

1. Combine Flour and Pumpkin Spice: In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and pumpkin pie spice. This aromatic blend will infuse your cake with the flavors of the season.
2. Prepare Your Pan: Grease a 10-inch jelly-roll pan with a bit of cooking spray or butter. Line it with parchment paper, ensuring there’s an overhang on the narrow ends. This overhang will help you lift the pumpkin roll out later.
3. Flour the Pan: Sprinkle some flour over the parchment paper, tapping it around to coat evenly. This step will prevent sticking.
4. Bake to Perfection: Once your cake batter is spread evenly in the prepared pan, pop it into the oven and bake for approximately 13-15 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when touched. Keep a close eye on it to ensure it doesn’t overbake.

Rolling Tips

5. Cool on a Cotton Kitchen Towel: As soon as the cake is out of the oven, turn it out onto a clean cotton kitchen towel generously dusted with powdered sugar. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
6. Rolling Technique: Carefully roll the cake and towel together, starting at one of the narrow ends. Roll it up gently but firmly, as this will help the cake maintain its shape.
7. Cool on a Wire Rack: After rolling, let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. This ensures it cools evenly and maintains its moist texture.

Filling & Rerolling

8. Cream Cheese Mixture: While the cake cools, prepare the creamy goodness. In a large mixing bowl, whip up the heavenly cream cheese filling. This mixture should be smooth and enticing.
9. Unroll and Fill: Carefully unroll the cake from the towel. Now, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake.
10. Reroll with Love: Gently reroll the cake, this time without the towel, creating the perfect pumpkin roll with that luscious cream cheese center.

Presentation & Storage

11. Beautiful Presentation: Before serving, dust the top of your pumpkin roll with a generous shower of powdered sugar. This not only adds a touch of elegance but also highlights the swirls of your creation.
12. Airtight Container: If you happen to have any leftovers (which is rare with this treat), store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will keep your pumpkin roll fresh and moist for the days ahead.

Libby’s Pumpkin Rolls Recipe Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

For the Filling:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper. Grease the parchment paper as well.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until well combined.
4. Add the pumpkin puree and lemon juice to the egg mixture, and mix until smooth.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, and stir until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 13-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
8. While the cake is baking, lay a clean kitchen towel flat on the counter and sprinkle it with powdered sugar.
9. As soon as the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and immediately turn it out onto the prepared kitchen towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
10. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the cake and towel together into a log. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.

1. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a mixing bowl, beat together the powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
2. Once the cake is completely cool, carefully unroll it from the towel.
3. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the cake.
4. Carefully roll the cake back up, this time without the towel.
5. Wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.
6. Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar, if desired.

More Pumpkin Recipes

Sourdough Pumpkin Bread

Soft Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Spiced Pumpkin Scones

Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe Tips

• Flour Mixture: Combine the flour mixture gently to avoid overmixing, which can lead to a dense cake.
• Jelly Roll Pan: Use a 10-inch jelly-roll pan for the ideal size and thickness.
• Bake Time: Keep a close eye on the oven, as the cake typically takes 13-15 minutes to bake. Don’t overbake it, as it should remain moist.

The Libby’s Pumpkin Roll Recipe Tools

• Parchment Paper: Line your jelly roll pan with parchment paper for easy removal and rolling.
• Wire Rack: After baking, transfer the cake roll to a wire rack to cool.
• Cotton Kitchen Towel: A clean, cotton kitchen towel is essential for rolling the cake and ensuring its shape.

Recipe Notes

• Powdered Sugar: You’ll use powdered sugar five times in this recipe—twice for dusting, once in the cake, and twice in the cream cheese frosting.
• Room Temperature Ingredients: Allow your cream cheese and eggs to come to room temperature for a smoother cream cheese mixture.
• Rerolling: If your cake cracks slightly when rolling, don’t worry. You can reroll it with the cream cheese frosting, and it will still taste amazing.

Leftovers

If, by some miracle, you have leftovers, store your pumpkin roll in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea for a delightful treat throughout the week or share the goodness with friends and family.

With this classic Libby’s Pumpkin Roll recipe, you’ll create a moist pumpkin cake with amazing flavor—a dessert that captures the essence of the holiday season. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or trying your hand at pumpkin desserts for the first time, this easy dessert is sure to become a favorite. So, grab your ingredients and let’s roll!