# Pumpkin Roll II

> This is the best pumpkin roll I've ever tasted. Everyone who tastes it always ask for the recipe. Note: One 29 ounce can of pumpkin will make 5 pumpkin rolls. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired.

**Prep time:** 30 minutes
**Cook time:** 30 minutes
**Ready in:** 2 hours
**Servings:** 16
**Storage:** Refrigerates 5-7 days

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## Ingredients

### For Cake:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

### For Filling:
- confectioners' sugar for dusting
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese

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## Shopping List

### 🥚 Dairy & Eggs
- [ ] 3 eggs
- [ ] 8 oz cream cheese
- [ ] 2 tbsp butter

### 🎃 Pantry & Baking
- [ ] 1 cup white sugar
- [ ] 2/3 cup canned pumpkin
- [ ] 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- [ ] 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- [ ] 1 tsp baking soda
- [ ] 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- [ ] Confectioners' sugar (for dusting and filling - need 1+ cups)
- [ ] 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

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## Instructions

1. **Preheat oven and prepare pan.** Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan and line with parchment paper. Grease and flour the paper.

2. **Make batter.** In a large bowl, beat eggs on high for five minutes. Gradually add white sugar and pumpkin. Add flour, cinnamon, and baking soda. Spread batter evenly in pan. Sprinkle walnuts evenly on top.

3. **Bake.** Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Immediately turn out onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners sugar. Peel off paper and roll up in the towel, starting with the short end. Cool.

4. **Make filling.** To Make Filling: Mix confectioners sugar, vanilla, butter or margarine, and cream cheese together till smooth.

5. **Unroll, fill, and re-roll.** Carefully unroll the cake. Spread filling over cake to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up again. Cover and chill until serving. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired.

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## Notes

- **Batch cooking:** One 29 ounce can of pumpkin will make 5 pumpkin rolls.
- **Rolling technique:** Roll the cake while it's still warm to prevent cracking.
- **Dust generously:** Make sure to dust the towel well with confectioners' sugar to prevent sticking.

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## Serving Ideas

- Slice and serve chilled
- Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving
- Perfect for Thanksgiving dessert
- Great with coffee or hot cider