AWESOME GINGERBREAD CAKE ROLL

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It's been a long time since I made this. It pays some times to just sit down and go look in your recipe box. I remember how good this tasted. It's a different way of making ordinary gingerbread. The creamy filling along with the moise cake makes a great dessert for any Holiday or Special Occasion. Can be sprinkled with powdered...

Provided by Norma DeRemer

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

cake:
3 eggs, separated
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 c molasses
1/4 c sugar
1 c all purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp each of cinnamon, ground ginger and ground cloves
1 to 2 Tbsp confectioners' sugar
spiced cream filling:
1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
additional cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Line a greased 15 X 10 inch baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour the paper and set aside.
  • 2. Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Seperate eggs into two bowls.
  • 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • 4. Beat in molasses and butter.
  • 5. In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat eggs whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, on tablespoon at a time, beating on high until soft peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture.
  • 6. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt, and gently fold into egg mixture until combined.
  • 7. Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • 8. Place in 375 pre-heated oven and bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched.
  • 9. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  • 10. Turn the cake onto a clean kitchen towl that has been dusted with confectioners' sugar.
  • 11. Gently peel off waxed paper.
  • 12. Starting at the short end of the cake gently roll up cake in the towel jelly roll style. Place on a wire rack and cool completely.
  • 13. In a chilled large mixing bowl, combine the first five spiced cream filling ingredients and beat until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  • 14. Unroll cake and spread half of the filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 inch from the edges.
  • 15. Carefully roll up again. Place on serving platter and spread remaining filling over cake.
  • 16. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired and store in refrigerator until serving time.

SUMON 777
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This cake roll was a disappointment. It was too sweet and the texture was off.


Kyeden Samwell
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake roll didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a bit dry and the cream cheese filling was too runny.


Whitney Hardwick
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This cake roll is a great way to use up leftover gingerbread cookies.


Mijan Coxpmk
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I would definitely recommend this gingerbread cake roll to anyone who loves gingerbread or cake rolls.


Sandra Coreas
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This cake roll is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and beautiful.


Kanu Adi
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I made this cake roll for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Raja Hasham
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This cake roll is so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the way it looks and tastes.


Ajmal Rasuli
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This was my first time making a cake roll, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to do.


Coen Johnson
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I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this cake roll. The cream cheese filling helped to balance out the sweetness of the gingerbread cake.


Regina Ipeh
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This cake roll was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious dessert that everyone loved.


Joshua Ovbiebo
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I've made this gingerbread cake roll several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's the perfect holiday dessert!


Aziz Rahim
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This gingerbread cake roll was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was light and fluffy. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.