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Gingerbread Yule Log Cake

Irresistible Gingerbread Yule Log Cake for Festive Celebrations

This Gingerbread Yule Log Cake is a festive dessert, filled with warm spices and a creamy filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for option
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Brown sugar can enhance flavor
  • 1 tbsp Ground ginger Fresh ginger can intensify flavor
  • 1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground cloves
  • 1 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Molasses
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil Can be substituted with melted butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Mascarpone is an alternative
  • 0.5 cup Butter
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar Adjust according to your taste
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream Milk can be used for lighter texture
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips Dark or semi-sweet for best flavor
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
For Dusting and Garnish
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar For dusting
  • Fresh rosemary or holly leaves Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with greased parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, then mix in the molasses, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined to keep the batter light and spongy.
  5. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until it springs back when pressed.
  6. Once baked, cool slightly then invert onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll the cake up gently.
  7. Beat together cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Gradually mix in vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
  8. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the cream cheese filling evenly, and re-roll tightly without the towel. Chill for 30 minutes to set.
  9. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just about to simmer, then stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
  10. Pour the ganache over the chilled Yule log, dust with powdered sugar, and garnish with fresh rosemary or holly leaves. Slice to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Pair with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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