Delicious and moist pumpkin roll recipe passed down from Granny Kat

Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll is a beloved recipe that combines the flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin in a tender cake rolled with rich cream cheese filling. This dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, pumpkin, and lemon juice until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
5. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
7. Once the cake is done, immediately turn it out onto the prepared towel and roll it up from the short end.
8. Let the cake cool completely while rolled in the towel.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
10. Carefully unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top.
11. Roll the cake back up without the towel and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
12. Slice and serve chilled, and enjoy Granny Kat's Pumpkin Roll!

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