Description
Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake is a festive delight that combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with a rich chocolate cake. This enchanting dessert features a fluffy cake rolled around a luscious gingerbread filling, adorned with creamy frosting that resembles freshly fallen snow. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make treat will impress your guests with its charming appearance and incredible flavor, making every occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ground ginger, brown sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Gradually mix in melted butter, molasses, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before rolling the cake in a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel. Let it cool completely before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg