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Pumpkin Cannoli Cake Roll

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pumpkin Cake:
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • For the Cannoli Filling:
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese drained
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • Zest of 1 orange optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Pumpkin Cake:
  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it out.
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Roll the Cake:
  • While the cake is still warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
  • Carefully turn the cake out onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
  • Starting from one short side, gently roll the cake up with the towel to form a tight roll. Let it cool completely in the towel.
  • Prepare the Cannoli Filling:
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  • Fold in the mini chocolate chips and orange zest, if desired.
  • Assemble the Cake Roll:
  • Once the cake is completely cooled, carefully unroll it from the towel.
  • Spread the cannoli filling evenly over the surface of the cake.
  • Gently roll the cake back up without the towel, ensuring the filling stays inside.
  • Chill and Serve:
  • Wrap the cake roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serve.