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Classic Gingerbread Yule Log Cake

A delightful twist on a traditional Yule log cake, infused with warm gingerbread flavors, featuring light whipped cream filling, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 10 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses Can substitute with dark corn syrup or honey.
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Filling Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream For best results, use real heavy cream.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Decorative icing or chocolate for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves), and salt until well combined.
  • In another large bowl, beat the eggs and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the molasses and vegetable oil to the egg mixture.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Prepare a clean damp kitchen towel while the cake is baking. Once baked, turn the cake onto the towel, rolling it up to retain its shape as it cools.
  • Let the rolled cake cool completely in the towel.

Filling and Assembly

  • In a separate bowl, whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Once the cake is cooled, carefully unroll it and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface. Roll it back up without the towel.
  • Decorate with icing or melted chocolate as desired.

Serving

  • Slice and serve this delightful treat at your gatherings.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Can be frozen if wrapped tightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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