Thanksgiving Pumpkin Rolls Recipe

Indulge in a beloved Thanksgiving tradition with these irresistible Pumpkin Rolls! Featuring a creamy, dreamy cream cheese filling, this recipe is guaranteed to be a family favorite. Soft, spiced pumpkin cake perfectly complements the luscious frosting, creating a delightful dessert that's perfect for the holiday season. Get ready to wow your guests!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 409.8 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Pumpkin Rolls

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How to Make Thanksgiving Pumpkin Rolls

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 large eggs on high speed for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, beating until well combined.
  4. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree and gently fold until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently folding until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly into a 15x10 inch rectangle.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (softened), 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  10. Once baked, let the pumpkin roll cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  11. Carefully loosen the edges with a spatula and gently invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  12. Starting from the short end, tightly roll the cake up in the towel. Let it cool completely.
  13. Once cooled, carefully unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface.
  14. Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional).
  15. Roll the cake back up tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  16. Cut into 12-15 slices and serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

144g

Fat

40g

Carbs

16g