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pumpkin roll pleaser

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cynthia Rivers Martinez
Dothan, AL

I have always wanted to make one of these and was scared to try. It was surprisingly easy. I got the basic outline from a recipe in Women's Day Nov 2012. I just rounded off the cups and added some extra butter to sautee the walnuts in.

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin roll pleaser

  • 3
    large eggs
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    pure pumpkin (can or homemade)
  • 1 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 2 c
    sauteed walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 box
    8 oz cream cheese
  • 4 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make pumpkin roll pleaser

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350. Lightly coat a 15" x 10" x 1" jelly roll pan with Pam and parchment , leaving the overhand on two sides; coat the parchment with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In pan heat 2 T butter, while that is melting put walnuts in food processor and pulse to chunks. Then dump those in the butter and stir around for 2 minutes.
  • 3
    In a large bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar, pumpkin, flour, baking soda and cinnamon. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups sauteed walnuts and bake until the cake is puffed and a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10-15 minutes.
  • 4
    Place a clean kitchen towel drectly on the top, then a baking sheet on top of that. Invert the cake then remove the pan and parchment paper. Let this sit til completely cool at least 30 min.
  • 5
    When you are ready to put it together, using an mixer,beat the cream cheese and 2 T butter until combined. Beat in confectioners sugar and vanilla til light and fluffy, about 2 min. Spread cake with cream cheese mixture and roll up from long side. Sprinkly with remaining sauteed walnuts..
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