Description
A festive Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake infused with warm spices and a luscious cream filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Frosting (chocolate ganache or cream cheese)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and spices.
- In another large bowl, combine sugar, molasses, oil, eggs, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it tightly while warm.
- Prepare the frosting and unroll the cake to spread frosting on top, then re-roll it.
- Frost the outside and dust with powdered sugar to resemble snow.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Ensure the cake is rolled gently to maintain its shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: gingerbread, yule log, holiday dessert, festive cake