GINGERBREAD YULE LOG
Nicely seasoned gingerbread holds a sweet creamy filling. This dessert is surprisingly light, so it's easy to indulge in a generous slice after a hearty meal. -Bernadette Colvin, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Line bottom of a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with parchment or waxed paper. In a small bowl, whisk flour, spices, baking soda and salt., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed until thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in molasses and melted butter., With clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating on high after each addition until sugar is dissolved. Continue beating until soft glossy peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Fold in flour mixture. Transfer to prepared pan, spreading evenly., Bake 9-12 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a chilled large bowl, combine the first five filling ingredients; beat until soft peaks form. Unroll cake; spread half of the filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again, without towel. Place on a platter, seam side down. Spread remaining filling over cake. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Raghad El_moghazy
[email protected]This Yule log is the perfect Christmas dessert! It's festive, delicious, and sure to impress your guests.
Hol Kit
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about this Yule log. It looks delicious, but I'm not sure if I'll like the combination of chocolate and gingerbread.
Iman Temi
[email protected]This Yule log is a work of art! I'm almost too scared to eat it.
Pranab Das
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I think I might like this Yule log. The gingerbread flavor sounds intriguing.
Osama Alraidi
[email protected]This Yule log looks delicious! I'm going to add it to my list of recipes to try.
Nel Aokash
[email protected]I'm not sure I have all the ingredients for this Yule log. I might have to make some substitutions.
Marvin James
[email protected]This Yule log is so pretty! I can't wait to try it.
Neil Hernandez
[email protected]I made this Yule log for my family, and they loved it! The chocolate ganache was especially popular.
Khondokar kawser Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow, and the Yule log turned out great! It was a big hit at my Christmas party.
Tamin Hossain
[email protected]The sponge cake in this Yule log was a little dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
Vusi Makhubo
[email protected]This Yule log was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
Thiwa Thiwa
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this Yule log. The chocolate ganache balanced out the sweetness of the gingerbread perfectly.
Keyru Maxamed
[email protected]This Yule log is so festive and pretty. It's sure to be a hit at any holiday party.
Mustapha Ahmed
[email protected]I love how this Yule log combines the flavors of chocolate and gingerbread. It's the perfect Christmas dessert.
Jomana Mohammed
[email protected]This Yule log was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dessert.
Rick and Morty
[email protected]I've made this Yule log several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are stunning.
Xeeshan Bhatti
[email protected]This was my first time making a Yule log, and it turned out beautifully! The sponge cake was light and fluffy, and the ganache was rich and chocolatey. The log was a hit at my Christmas party.