PEAR GINGERBREAD CAKE ROLL
Crave the taste of gingerbread at Christmastime? Why stop at making cutout cookies? Enjoy this elegant swirled dessert. It dresses up a spiced molasses cake with a luscious pear filling. -Gwen Beauchamp, Lancaster, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour the pan and paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter and molasses. Combine the flour, baking powder and spices; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan., Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, in a small skillet, saute pears in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in brandy. Cool completely. In a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and ginger until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in pear mixture., Unroll cake and spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar and cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was light and fluffy. I would definitely make it again.
Zuzia
[email protected]I made this cake roll for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit! The kids loved it and the adults did too. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Samantha Hill
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Ayesha Nvyd
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cake roll was surprisingly good. The pear flavor really shines through and the cream cheese filling is a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again for my holiday party.
Akash Roy
[email protected]This was my first time making a cake roll and it turned out great! I was worried about the rolling part, but it was actually pretty easy. The cake was moist and the filling was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
torikul joarder
[email protected]The cake was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.
Tariq Waris
[email protected]I've made this cake roll several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is the perfect complement. I highly recommend it!
Thulani
[email protected]Not a fan of the cream cheese filling, but the cake itself was delicious.
nassuuna shufulah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out beautifully. I added a little extra cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter for a more pronounced gingerbread flavor, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again!
2dumbaussies
[email protected]I made this for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was especially moist and flavorful.
Thandeka
[email protected]Followed the recipe to a T and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling was light and fluffy. Perfect for a fall dessert.
Anjan Yadav
[email protected]This pear gingerbread cake roll was an absolute delight! The flavors of the pear and gingerbread complemented each other perfectly, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I especially loved the cream cheese filling, which added a touch of richness and ta