Pumpkin Roll Cake

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Food Network SpecialsEpisode: All-Star Holiday Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (32)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 35 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 10 min
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 2 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

Cake:

3/4 cup cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
6 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup golden brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup canned pumpkin, packed
1/8 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar

Filling:

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
6 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup English toffee pieces for garnish
Additional powdered sugar, for garnish
1 1/2 cups purchased caramel sauce, warmed, for garnish

Directions

For the cake: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a 15 by 10 by 1-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Spray the parchment with nonstick cooking spray.

Sift the flour, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice into a small bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until very thick. Add the pumpkin to the egg mixture and combine at a low speed until incorporated. Add the dry ingredients and beat at a low speed until mixed. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until stiff but not dry. Fold into the cake batter, stirring with a spatula, until most of the white streaks are gone.

Spread the batter onto a baking sheet and smooth out. Transfer baking sheet to the oven and bake until a tester comes out clean, about 15 to 18 minutes. While the cake is hot, dust generously with powdered sugar. Loosen the edges and turn the cake out onto a kitchen towel. Fold the towel over the edge of the cake and roll up. Cool completely, edge down, for 1 hour in the refrigerator.

For the filling: Soften the gelatin in the rum. Stir over low heat until the gelatin dissolves. Cool. Beat the chilled whipping cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until peaks form. Fold in the gelatin and 6 tablespoons English toffee pieces.

To assemble, unroll the cake and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons of English toffee pieces. Spread the filling over the toffee. Start at 1 long side of the cake roll and, using the towel as an aid, roll up the cake to encase the filling. Place the cake, seam side down, on a platter.

Trim the ends of the cake at a slight diagonal. Dust the cake with powdered sugar. Spoon some warm caramel sauce and the remaining toffee chips over the top of the cake. To serve, use a serrated knife to cut the cake crosswise into 1-inch thick slices. Drizzle more sauce on each slice and serve.

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MARY ANN Murray, UT 11-26-2009
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B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time with any kind of rolling cake, and the details you gave were perfect. I am a star, and bringing a... star dessert to Thanksgiving dinner. Thank you. Mary AnnRead more
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Annette Glenview, IL 11-21-2009
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My favorite Recipt
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I think that Paula made the best cake. I loved how she made it and how she put the cak together step by step. I love... watching her show all the time. I love when she has her son Jamie and her grandson Jack on the show. Sincerely yours, Annette KaplanRead more
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Mary Haslet, TX 11-21-2009
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Pumpkin Roll
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I make this recipe every year by family's request. I follow the cake recipe as she states and it always comes out perfect. ... For the filling, I use her cream cheese frosting recipe for her pumpkin bar recipe so that I can freeze these. These have become a tradition in my family!Read more
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melissa arlington , WA 11-19-2009
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pumpkin roll
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I make pumpkin roll every year for all of my family. Its always a big hit. This recipe has way to many eggs you only need 1.... I make a cream cheese filling that is to die for. I will stick to my own recipe for sure...Read more
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Gina Durham, NC 11-12-2009
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It was okay but not as good as i thought.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I liked the idea behind this recipe but it wasnt as good as I thought it would be. My family is pumpkinholics so we love all... things pumpkin and it just didn't do it for us. We love Paulas Gooey Pumpkin Cakes now those are some good eats right there.Read more
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nora tucson, AZ 11-09-2009
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Too Sweet.
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly, it was complicated and not worth the effort. The cake part was good and very flavorful but the... filling was way too sweet. With the caramel topping, the toffee, and the whipping cream it was like taking a giant bite of sugar. Read more