Pumpkin Roll Cake Recipe (with Cream Cheese Filling) (2024)

FAQs

How do you make pumpkin rolls not crack? ›

How to keep pumpkin roll from cracking: The biggest trick to preventing your cake roll from cracking is to roll the cake up in the parchment paper as soon as it comes out of the oven. The hot cake will be soft and pliable and should roll up without cracking.

Instructions on how to make Cream Cheese Filling for Pastry

Start by whipping the cream cheese and the granulated sugar in a large bowl, with a mixer. Whip for about 2 minutes over medium speed, until creamy. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix just until combined.

Be careful not to deflate the batter by over-mixing.

This last step is important because you don't want to deflate the pumpkin swiss roll batter. Otherwise, you will end up with a dense pumpkin roll.

A moist cake has less chance of cracking. Overbaking could also be the culprit. The thin layer of cake batter in the typical 15- by 10- by 1-inch baking pan takes only about 10 to 15 minutes to bake. Check your cake after 8 or 9 minutes and watch closely until it tests done.

The thermal shock of a pie going from a hot oven to the fridge can rapidly contract the egg proteins and just like overbaking, this will split the filling. To avoid this, make sure to allow your pie to cool down completely before chilling.

Also, it's crucial that your ingredients are all room temperature so that the cream cheese filling can be nice and sturdy. Otherwise, the filling will be too thin and will ooze out of the pumpkin roll. (If it seems too thin, just add more powdered sugar.) Refrigerate until ready to use.

Mix 1 tablespoon (25 grams) of cornstarch into the frosting. If it is still too runny, add a little more. Continue to add cornstarch until you are happy with the texture. Avoid adding more than 1/2 cup (62.5 grams) of cornstarch per 8 oz (226 grams) of cream cheese.

Baking with this ingredient is not only easy to do but can add a mouthwatering flavor to your baked goods. While there are some techniques to create a fluffy frosting for a cake and delectable cheesecakes with it, it's a simple ingredient that will make your baked dishes stand out.

my secrets for a cream cheese frosting that isn't runny

Add the cream cheese at the end, after beating the butter and sugar together. Beat the cream cheese in, just until incorporated. If you overbeat the frosting, it will lose its firm consistency. Refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes before piping.

Roll the cake while it's hot!

This is the secret to a perfectly-swirled roll cake. While the cake is still hot, use the parchment to transfer the cake from the baking pan onto a clean kitchen towel. Using the towel as a hot mitt, roll the cake into a tight spiral from the narrow side.

Why is my pumpkin roll dry? ›

Don't Overbake: Avoid overbaking the pumpkin sponge cake. It should be just set and springy to the touch. Overbaking can lead to a dry and brittle cake that is more likely to crack when rolled. Roll While Warm: After baking, roll the cake while it's still warm.

Ruth Reichl's Tip: Roast Your Pumpkin Purée

Not only does roasting deepen the flavor of the pumpkin, but it bakes off some of the moisture in the purée, ensuring a more custard-like pie with less risk of a soggy crust.

If you find that your pumpkin cake is too moist, isn't holding it's shape and is gummy in certain areas, it's usually caused by too much liquid in your recipe.

The cake was over-baked: If over-baked the cake will be a lot drier and more prone to cracks. A crack in your roll can cause the swiss roll to fall apart.

Overbeating, Overmixing, or Undermixing Your Cake Batter

Too much air and your cake will collapse because it simply can't hold onto all that air. Overbeating can add too much additional air and/or large air bubbles which the cake can't support, causing it to collapse in the oven.

The thick, rough crack is a sure sign of insufficient steam. The crust wasn't moist enough to be flexible, so it hardened and set before the loaf was done expanding. Another possible reason is that your baking temperature was too high, resulting in the same effect.

Many pumpkin breads use oil, and that will help to release them from a nonstick pan. You will have less luck with a low-fat recipe or one that is high in sugar. Ones with a lot of mix-ins like nuts, chips, crumble etc. tend to fall apart more easily than a pumpkin bread that has less texture.

When the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done. If not, bake 5-10 minutes longer and recheck. PRO-Tip: Do not pull the loaves out without doing a toothpick check. If you remove the loaf too early, the middle will be raw.