Best 4 Lincoln Log Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a nostalgic journey with the Lincoln Log Cake, an iconic dessert that has captivated taste buds for generations. This delightful cake, resembling the beloved Lincoln Logs toy blocks, is a feast for the eyes and a symphony of flavors. Its layers of moist chocolate cake, rich chocolate frosting, and crispy cookie logs evoke memories of childhood while creating a new chapter of culinary memories. With variations like the classic chocolate Lincoln Log Cake, the colorful Rainbow Lincoln Log Cake, the festive Christmas Lincoln Log Cake adorned with white chocolate snow, and the decadent Peanut Butter Lincoln Log Cake, there's a recipe to suit every palate and occasion. Embrace the spirit of creativity and embark on a delicious adventure with the Lincoln Log Cake, a timeless treat that bridges generations and brings joy to every celebration.

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LINCOLN LOG



Lincoln Log image

As an appetizer for my Presidents' Day dinner, I reshaped a favorite cheese ball recipe into this log. Rolled in nuts and sprouting herb sprig "branches", it was a fun and flavorful way to honor one of our most famous leaders. -Mary Beth de Ribeaux, Gaithersburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 to 3 fresh rosemary or parsley sprigs
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cheeses, onion, Worcestershire sauce and celery seed; beat until fluffy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Shape into a 7x1-1/2-in. log; roll in walnuts. Insert rosemary or parsley sprigs for branches. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

YULE LOG CAKE



Yule Log Cake image

A delicious cake made to look like a wooden yule log, this is an old-school holiday dessert that never fails to get some "ooohs" and "ahhhs"-not to mention "mmms!" Also known as Bûche de Noël, our Yule Log Cake is the perfect centerpiece for any holiday table. Made with Betty Crocker™ cake mix and whipped frosting, this yule log cake recipe is more than a delicious dessert, it's a fun activity and may even become your family's new favorite holiday tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 eggs
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F (350°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line bottom only of 15x10x1-inch pan with foil or waxed paper; spray with baking spray with flour. Place paper baking cup in each of 8 regular-size muffin cups.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on high speed about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon colored. Add cake mix, water and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 3 1/2 cups batter into pan. Divide remaining batter among muffin cups.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched in center and cupcakes test done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. If necessary, run knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Turn cake upside down onto clean kitchen towel sprinkled with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar; carefully remove foil. While hot, carefully roll up cake and towel from narrow end. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cool cupcakes 10 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Save cupcakes for another use.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds or until it just starts to boil. Stir in chocolate chips and corn syrup; let stand 3 minutes. Beat gently with wire whisk until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Refrigerate about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, until spreading consistency.
  • Unroll cake carefully, and remove towel. Spread filling evenly over cake; roll up cake. Place cooling rack on sheet of waxed paper. Place cake roll on cooling rack; frost cake. Using fork, drag tines through frosting to look like log. Let stand 15 minutes. Transfer cake to serving platter. Store loosely covered in refrigerator. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 2 g

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S FAVORITE CAKE



Abraham Lincoln's Favorite Cake image

The President's own White House Cookbook by Jones. this is a great cake i ground a cup of almonds in food processor and used 11/2 cups egg beaters egg whites (ACTUALLY IT was closer to 2 cups )this is a moist really good tasting cake and used the 1/4 c flaked almonds on top

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 10 inch tube cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large egg whites
2 cups sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups blanched almonds, toasted
1 cup butter
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Add 1 cup sugar gradually until egg whites are stiff peaks.
  • Finely chop almonds.
  • Cream the butter and remaining 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together.
  • Add vanilla extract and almond extract to buttermilk.
  • Combine nuts with flour mixture.
  • Add wet to dry by thirds.
  • Fold beaten egg whites into batter.
  • Place greased wax paper in tube pan.( i didnt do this but i wasnt flipping it out either ).
  • Turn batter into a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour or until cake tests done.
  • Frost with boiled icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5848.2, Fat 285.5, SaturatedFat 125.7, Cholesterol 497.9, Sodium 5668.3, Carbohydrate 737.9, Fiber 28.1, Sugar 423.2, Protein 109.2

YULE LOG CAKE



Yule Log Cake image

A delicate sponge and rich chocolate buttercream make this Christmas Yule log cake as delicious to eat as it is pretty to look at! Add optional decorations, such as forest berries, meringue mushrooms, mini evergreen trees, etc.

Provided by stella

Categories     Chocolate Cake

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white sugar
4 large eggs, separated, divided
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon lukewarm water
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
3 ½ ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
⅔ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, or more to taste
1 tablespoon cocoa powder for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 355 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a jelly roll pan. Line it with parchment paper, and grease the paper.
  • Beat 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and egg yolks until light and fluffy. Add 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoons flour, butter, lukewarm water, and baking powder; beat until well combined.
  • Beat egg whites and salt in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until stiff. Transfer 1/3 of the whites to the cake batter and gently fold in. Repeat with remaining whites. Spoon batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until it springs back when pressed gently in the middle, about 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit in the pan for 3 minutes, before carefully turning the cake out onto a large piece of parchment paper. Roll the parchment and cake from one short end to the other and let cool.
  • While the cake is cooling, place chocolate for buttercream in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat softened butter in a bowl until light and creamy. Add powdered sugar in small increments, beating between each addition. Add melted chocolate and beat until well combined.
  • Carefully unroll the cooled sponge cake. Spread a thin layer of buttercream across the top to the edges. Firmly roll back up, using parchment to help you, into a tight roll.
  • At one end of the roll, cut off a diagonal slice to represent a branch, about 2 inches in length at the longest side. Frost the entire roll with buttercream. Use a palette knife to create uneven ridges to represent tree bark. Position the branch somewhere near the center of the log and cover with buttercream.
  • Drag the tines of a fork lengthwise across the buttercream to create an extra bark effect. Dust the entire log with cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.5 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 148.9 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 118.9 mg, Sugar 45 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cake mix: A white or yellow cake mix is the best choice for this recipe, as it will give you a light and fluffy cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a greased and floured bundt pan: This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting: A cream cheese frosting is the best choice for this cake, as it is rich and creamy.
  • Decorate the cake with chocolate chips or sprinkles: This will give the cake a festive look.

Conclusion:

The Lincoln Log Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake and rich and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to make, give the Lincoln Log Cake a try.

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