Pumpkin Cake Roll

Directions

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   MAKING THE CAKE: Preheat oven to 375F.
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   Butter bottom of 15x10 inch baking pan; line with waxed or parchment paper.
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   Next butter paper and slides of pan; dust with plenty of flour to prevent sticking.
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   In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thick and lemon-colored.
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   Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar and pumpkin, beating on high until sugar is almost dissolved.
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   In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
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   Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
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   Fold into egg yolk mixture.
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   Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gently fold into pumpkin mixture.
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    Spread into prepared pan and bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
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    Meanwhile, sprinkle a kitchen towel with confectioners sugar.
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    Immediately after removing cake from oven, loosen edges and turn it out onto the towel.
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    Peel off waxed or parchment paper and trim the edges.
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    Staring with the narrow end, roll the cake up in the towel.
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    Cool completely, edge down, for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
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    PREPARING THE FILLING: While cake is standing, In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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    Unroll cake; spread filling evenly to within 1/2 inches of edges; roll up again.
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    Cover and refrigerate at least one hour.
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    Dust with confectioners sugar if desired.
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    To serve, use a serrated knife to cut the cake crosswise into 1-inch thick slices.
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    For an extra special treat drizzle each slice with caramel sauce Recipe #69479.