Thanksgiving Blog Blitz Post #5
Welcome to the 5th and final installment of my Thanksgiving Blog Blitz. I gotta tell ya I am plum wore out. Been burning the candle at both ends over here, as I am sure many of you are too. I am just flat busted exhausted. So this post is going to be a little bare bones. I don’t have any ideas for witty commentary or fancy photos. But I still want to give you the information for this project as promised:
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You guys know I would never do that to you!
I was just messin’ with ya! Tee hee hee.
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Make the recipe as directed (given below). Line a 10×15 jelly roll pan with wax paper or parchment paper, spray with pan spray, pour in the batter and bake as directed. Do not over bake. Take it out as soon as the top springs back when touched.
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While the cake is baking, take a clean kitchen towel that does not have a very loopy surface and dust it liberally with powdered sugar.
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As soon as the cake is done, flip it out onto the towel and peel off the wax paper. Do this right out of the oven. Do not cool it. Do not go get a sip of diet coke and then forget about it. (Just sayin’; that does not work.)
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Immediately roll up the cake and towel together, then place on a cooling rack for about one hour. Now you can go get something to drink.
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Once the cake is almost completely cool, but just barely warm, unroll it and spread an even thickness of the cream cheese filling across the cake. (Recipe below.)
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Roll it up, somewhat tight. If the cake was not over baked or over cooled, it should not crack. If it cracks, do not freak out. No freaking out over pumpkin rolls allowed. You can cover it with powdered sugar or icing later.
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Wrap this in plastic and keep in fridge at least a couple of hours or until a short time before serving. It is easier to cut while cold. The slices come out cleaner and prettier, but you do not have to serve it cold. (Please ignore the fact that there is more diet coke in my fridge than milk.)
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Take it out the fridge and cut off the two rough ends of the roll, as the ends are not too pretty. Those are your quality control portions. You have to test it before serving it to others, of course!
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Sprinkle with more sifted powdered sugar once on your serving platter. Is that not gorgeous?
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Please do not be afraid to try this. I was afraid the first time I did one that it would be a disaster. It is actually a very easy process, and you should get perfect results each time. The recipe is quick to do and tastes great. This is a perfect last minute holiday dessert that you can whip up in no time. And of course, you will impress everyone with this stunner.
Cake:
1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup LIBBY’S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
Filling:
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar (optional for decoration)
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan; line with wax paper. Grease and flour paper. Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until smooth. Carefully unroll cake. Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel when rolling up the cake so it will not stick.
And here is a video of the process that might help:
I’d like to tell you all how thankful I am to have the honor and privilege to interact with you here on my blog and in my videos. As a token of thanks, I’ve got 3 free baking and cake serving charts that I have put together in a PDF file. Just click on the button below to request it.
Thank you for sharing this. I can't wait to make it for my family for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
thanks for sharing, these rolls look delicious. I really enjoy reading your post. Have a great thanksgiving.
You really got me good with that one! I was like " wu?…huh???" thanks for the laugh and the great recipe. It looks yummy and I will definitely try this.
Thanks, Sharon! Perfect timing : )
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Parabéns!
Boy, you really got me on that one, too! I thought how unlike it was of you, not to add those witty comments I have always so enjoyed. Relieved to see we still had the "old" Sharon Zambito!
When I make a pumpkin roll, I like to add raisins to the cake. And in the cream cheese filling I usually add a little fresh orange zest. It has been a few years since I've made one and your blog reminded me of the fact that I love them. So this Thanksgiving will find it on my table once again. Thanks.
Haha…good prank! Thanks for sharing, and have a wonderful Thankgiving! I think we might have some nice cool weather here in Louzianne!
Jessica
You are so funny!! New to your website but love what I see so far. Thanks for sharing.
I found your blog by accident, after I had made my pumpkin roll for the first time and had it in the refrigerator. Wish I had found it first – mine actually did turn out well, but did crack a bit which I covered with powdered sugar as you told us to! There were several steps in your instructions that were different from my recipe and I can see why yours is better. I've now subscribed to your newsletter and look forward to checking out your videos. Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you very much! I hope you stay and enjoy.
Thank you for this recipe. My dad used to bring pumpkin rolls with him when he visited for Christmas. He has not brought them in years because, sadly, the bakery went out of business. I have missed them. Just an idea that readers may want to do, the bakery would pipe a couple of small holly leaves with a red berry in the very center of the top of the roll.
Thanks so much for posting this, Sharon! I’ve made it before and it really is yummy. I was just trying to figure where I’d put the recipe…and then I found your blog!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Turkey Day!
Thanks so much for sharing. I am having company that have never visited us before so maybe I can impress them with this beautiful pumkin roll.
May God’s blessing be upon you and your family for this holiday season.
How much pumpkin do I need if I replace the Libby’s pumpkin with real pureed pumpkin?
Thanks for the videos which are useful and encouraging to try something challenging. Being vegetarian ive got many doubts cleared. Happy thanks giving!
I just got done making 25 pumpkin rolls…. I use about 3 lengths of paper towel to roll them up in. When your done you just pitch the mess. Then you don’t have to use a towel.
Thanks for posting ! I have been afraid to try making these but am now going to go for it ! 🙂
Thank you Sharon! You are the best!
Thank you Sharon, you are the best!
Just wondering if any body has tried freezing a pumpkin roll before?
I have not tired it but I think it should work 🙂
Could i make this the day before i actually serve it? If so should i take it our an hour before serving?
yes you can! I like it a bit cold but that’s personal preference. You can take it out 1-2 hours before serving 🙂
I freeze mine they do fine
Hi, My name is Addie. How do you keep your rolls from cracking? I make a lot off them at Christmas time. THANK YOU VERY MUCH. Addie
hey Addie, Just follow my instructions in this blog post about how long to cool them before you unroll and fill and that will do the trick 🙂
Thank you for sharing this. It was so easy. Made it today for my son’s 25th birthday. It’s his favorite desert. Following your recipe was fun and easy. Thanks again.,
Lisa Nichols
Auburn IN
I just have to say, I have been making this for several years because it gets requested every year. It’s sooo good everyone loves it! It gets repinned or liked from my board at least 3 times a day and not just at Thanksgiving, but year round!! Seriously the best…thanks for sharing!
LOVED THIS RECIPE! Had a random can of pumpkin that i bought on sale and it was sitting there for 5 months lol Finally made something out of it and well worth it!
Make this recipe all the time my husband loves the fact that I can make them now it is so easy to do !