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