Costco Pumpkin Roll Recipe

This Costco Pumpkin Roll Recipe is a moist and creamy recipe, which is made with pumpkin puree and a rich cream cheese filling. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 2 hours including cooling time.

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Costco Pumpkin Roll Recipe Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (212 g) granulated sugar
• ¾ cup (107 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 large eggs
• ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts, optional
• Additional powdered sugar for dusting

For the Filling:

• 8 ounces (227 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon salted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup (114 g) powdered sugar

How To Make Costco Pumpkin Roll

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on the two short ends, then grease the parchment paper.
2. Mix the cake batter: In a large bowl, mix the sugar, flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, eggs, and pumpkin puree until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
3. Bake the cake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. If using, sprinkle the walnuts on top. Bake for 14-15 minutes, until the edges pull away from the sides and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4. Prepare the towel: While the cake bakes, lay a large, thin kitchen towel (like a flour sack or tea towel) on your counter and generously dust it with powdered sugar.
5. Roll the warm cake: As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, immediately invert the pan to turn the hot cake out onto the sugared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the warm cake up with the towel inside it.
6. Cool the cake: Place the rolled-up cake and towel on a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Make the cream cheese filling: While the cake cools, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar together until light and creamy.
8. Fill and chill the cake: Once the cake is completely cool, gently unroll it. Spread the cream cheese filling in an even layer over the cake. Carefully re-roll the cake (this time without the towel). Wrap the finished pumpkin roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
9. Serve: Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar if desired, and cut into 1-inch slices.

Recipe Tips

• How to prevent the cake from cracking? The most crucial step is to roll the cake while it is still hot from the oven. This “trains” the cake into a rolled shape, so it won’t crack when you unroll and re-roll it with the filling later.
• What kind of towel is best for rolling? A thin, lint-free kitchen towel, often called a tea towel or a flour sack towel, is ideal. Avoid using a thick, textured terry cloth towel, as the texture can imprint on the cake and it may stick.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, this is a perfect make-ahead dessert! The finished, filled roll can be made several days in advance and kept, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for several months.
• Why is my filling runny? A runny filling is usually caused by using cream cheese that is too soft or “light” cream cheese. Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese for the best firm texture. Ensure your butter is just melted, not hot, when you add it.

What To Serve With Pumpkin Roll

This pumpkin roll is a complete and impressive dessert on its own. It needs nothing more than:

• A hot cup of coffee or tea
• A dollop of whipped cream on the side
• A drizzle of caramel sauce

How To Store Pumpkin Roll

Refrigerate: The pumpkin roll must be stored in the refrigerator because of the cream cheese filling. Keep it tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze: This dessert freezes exceptionally well. Wrap the entire roll tightly in plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before slicing and serving.

Pumpkin Roll Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 250kcal
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 11g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Sodium: 220mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 25g

Nutrition information is estimated per slice and may vary based on specific ingredients used.

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• Costco Pumpkin Streusel Muffin Recipe
• Costco Pumpkin Loaf Recipe
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