Low Fat Pumpkin Roll
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge guilt-free in this delectable low-fat pumpkin roll, perfect for those watching their waistlines or adhering to Weight Watchers, with just 3 points per serving. Bursting with the flavors of fall, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion, from cozy winter evenings to festive holiday gatherings.
Recipe Category: Breads
Keywords: Dessert, Healthy, Spring, Summer, Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Ramadan, < 30 Mins, Oven, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 209.4
- Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 67.2mg
- Sodium: 225.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 35.2g
- Fiber: 0.9g
- Sugar: 27.6g
- Protein: 4.4g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup self-rising cake flour
- 2/3 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
For the icing:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare a jelly-roll pan by spraying it with nonstick spray and lightly sprinkling with flour.
- Dust a clean dish towel with 1 teaspoon of confectioners’ sugar.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, flour, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat the mixture well until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly-roll pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto the prepared dish towel.
- Sprinkle the cake with 1 teaspoon of confectioners’ sugar, then carefully roll up the cake and towel together, jelly-roll style.
- Let the rolled cake cool completely.
- In a large bowl, prepare the icing by creaming together 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake and carefully spread the icing evenly over the surface.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel, ensuring it is tightly rolled.
- Refrigerate the pumpkin roll until chilled and firm.
- Before serving, sprinkle the top of the pumpkin roll with the remaining 1 teaspoon of confectioners’ sugar for a final touch of sweetness.
Enjoy this delightful low-fat pumpkin roll as a guilt-free dessert that’s sure to impress your guests with its moist texture and irresistible flavors! Perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday feasts, this recipe is a must-try for pumpkin lovers everywhere.