pumpkin roll.

I can't believe it's already the second week in November. I swear time is flying by.. So as promised, I'm starting the Thanksgiving recipes/traditions. We have some great guests coming up.. this one is from me.

(If you've emailed me and I haven't gotten back to you yet, I will be this week, and as always I'd still love to hear from you. I can always work you in.)

This is a holiday favorite of mine. Forever, I was intimidated by it and didn't dare make it myself. I only had it when other people made it. My cute friend Joice convinced me to give it a try.

Once I tried it, I've never looked back. There really was no reason for intimidation! It is totally delicious and sure to delight all your favorite guests.

Pumpkin Cake Roll

see they even look pretty


The ingredients

Beat your eggs for 5 minutes


Beat in sugar, stir in pumpkin and lemon. Add dry ingredients and mix until blended

grease and line with wax paper a 15 x 14 x 1 pan
pour batter into pan and bake.

sprinkle powdered sugar on flattened dish towel. Invert cake onto towel as soon as it comes out of the oven

carefully remove the waxed paper

and roll up in the towel. This must be done while it is hot so the cake does not crack or tear
stick in fridge and allow to cool completely.

make cream cheese filling

unroll cake and drop filling by spoonful

spread evenly over entire cake

and roll it back up. Wrap in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate 45 minutes

slice and serve! So easy and So yummy!!

Pumpkin Cake Roll

3 eggs
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. pumpkin
1 tsp. lemon juice
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped nuts
(you can not see these in the picture because I left them out on behalf of my dad)

Beat eggs on high speed for 5 minutes. Beat in sugar, stir in pumpkin and lemon juice. Add all dry ingredients and mix until well blended. Pour into a well greased 15 x 14 x 1 inch pan lined with wax paper. Sprinkle nuts on top and bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Sprinkle dish towel with powdered sugar and immediately invert cake onto towel. Roll up and let cool completely.

Filling

1 c. powdered sugar
6 oz. cream cheese
4 T. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat until smooth. I would recommend letting the cream cheese soften and beat it well before adding other ingredients to avoid chunks.

Unroll cake and spread with filling. Roll up again. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate for 45 minutes or until ready for use. Slice and serve.

dessert night.

A couple months ago Ryan and I were out to dinner with his sister and her husband. We started talking about how we make the same recipes all the time. We decided to solve the problem.. end our rut.

I think it might be working.. Kelly do you agree??

We got together one night, took a few of her friends and a few of my friends and started planning. A recipe swap it would be. We would have a new category each month. Each month a new person would host. We wouldn't just swap recipes though, we would bring samples of the recipe so everyone could try them. You would leave knowing what you liked and what you didn't, with a full belly and 11 new recipes.

Tonight was desserts..

There was a lot of sugar, a lot of chocolate..

My lone lemon cake (the only non-chocolate of the night) and a prize for the best dessert of the night (this new twist added by our fabulous hostess).

The winner..

It was quite a night.. laughing, old friends, new friends and a whole lot of sweets. It can't get much better than that. Thanks Ladies.

huge tub giveaway!!

If you have been wanting a puj tub, now is your chance. Puj just announced they are giving away 100 of their tubs.

The tubs are amazing.. really and truly. One of the most innovative and smart baby products out there.

Read all the details here. Don't miss out!!

hettle.

I believe I've mentioned that I am loving the ruffle trend. Allow me to introduce Hettle, my newest obsession.

These will be making their way into my house. I can hardly wait.

Shop here

website here

acorn necklace.

I think this acorn necklace would be a beautiful addition to any fall wardrobe.

*also available in gold.

I want to hear from you!

Is anyone else freaking out that it is already November? Where has the time gone? This month I want to feature you.. the readers of Tangled and True.

You all have families, traditions, secret recipes. I know I do. Will you share them with me? Tell me about your amazing pumpkin cheesecake, or that gravy that only your grandma can make, the service project your family does every year.. whatever it is I want to hear it.

I'll be sure to fill you in on some of the great traditions and family recipes we have along the way as well.

So please, email me (tangledandtrue@gmail.com) and we can start working on a guest post from you! I can't wait to hear from you.

Happy November,
brittany

count your blessings.

This print would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving decor, but could double year round as a great reminder to yourself and family.

*available in multiple sizes and color options.