Cream-Filled Pumpkin Roll

Cream-Filled Pumpkin Roll

serves 12

Cake

• 4 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray parchment lined 13"x1 8" roll pan with cooking spray.
2. In  a medium sized bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and all of the spices.
3. In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer fitted with a whisk, whisk the egg yolks until frothy. Add brown sugar and beat for another minute.
4. Slowly add flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until combined.
5. Stir in the pumpkin with a spoon.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Then add the granulated sugar, one tablespoon at at time, beating on high in between.
7. Fold the egg whites into the other mixture.
8. Spread the batter along the pan using a spatula to make sure the batter is distributed evenly over the pan.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
10. Allow the cake to cool for an hour before preceding.

Filling

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1. Combine the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese in a mixer using the paddle attachment.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, salt, spices, and vanilla.
3. Using a hand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the whipping cream until peaks form.
4. Fold whipped cream into the other mixture to help make it lighter and fluffier.

Assembly

• Dark chocolate sauce
• Caramel Sauce
• Whipped Cream
• Toasted Pecans

1. To assemble the cake, spread the filling all along the cake. Beginning with the one of the short ends, peel the parchment paper from the cake and roll it away from you. It will probably tear a little. It also helps to have another person helping you out here. One person can roll while the other peels the parchment paper away which will reduce the risk of large tears.
2. Cake can be stored in the fridge until ready to eat (wrapped in plastic if not to be eaten for an extended time).
3. Allow cake to sit out for 30 minutes before serving to let the filling soften. Slice with a sharp knife. Serve with drizzles of dark chocolate and caramel sauces, chopped toasted pecans, and a dollop of whipped cream.

slightly adapted from the Pastry Queen Cookbook