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Grandma's Pumpkin Roll, Lightened Up

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 250
A delightful pumpkin roll with a lightened-up cream cheese filling, perfect for fall gatherings.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 block neufchâtel soft cheese (softened)
  • 4 TBSP pure maple syrup
  • 6 TBSP butter (softened)
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten free blend)
  • ½ tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs eggs
  • ½ cup coconut sugar *
  • ½ cup granulated sugar *
  • 2/3 cup pure pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare pan and towel.
  • Mix dry ingredients; beat eggs and sugars, then add pumpkin. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Pour batter into pan, bake for 12-15 minutes, then turn onto towel and peel paper.
  • Roll cake in towel, cool, then unroll and spread cream cheese mixture. Reroll and chill.
  • Slice, serve, and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

Notes

Ensure not to over-mix the batter for a light texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pumpkin