What towel is best for pumpkin rolls?
A thin tea towel or flour sack towel without much texture is best for cake rolls so the cake can cool without trapping heat or steam.
Can I use parchment or cheesecloth instead of a tea towel?
I find that parchment is harder to remove once cooled, and doesn’t allow the cake to cool as quickly, often making it gummy or sticky. You can use cheesecloth, but a tea towel is my go-to.
How to Serve a Pumpkin Roll
For the best presentation, cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes after rolling. Then, remove the plastic, dust it with powdered sugar, and slice each end to make it a uniform log. Refrigerating makes it much easier to get a clean cut.
Make-Ahead
Creating this delightful pumpkin roll recipe in advance is a breeze. Simply follow these steps: bake the roll, wrap it in a tea towel, allow it to cool completely, then seal it in airtight plastic wrap. Store it in the refrigerator for one or two days until you’re ready to fill and serve it.
