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Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake

Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake: Cozy Holiday Dessert Bliss

This Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake offers a harmonious blend of spices, making it a must-bake holiday dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Egg Whites Substitute with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water for vegan option.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Substitute with coconut yogurt or applesauce for vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Substitute with coconut cream for vegan option.
For the Meringue
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Cranberries

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • jelly roll pan
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Double Boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10x15 jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. In the same bowl, add egg yolks, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla; beat until smooth and creamy.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt; mix into yolk mixture with yogurt and molasses.
  5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter gently until just combined.
  6. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden.
  7. Invert the cake onto a sugar-dusted towel, remove parchment, and roll the cake up in the towel.
  8. Prepare sugared cranberries by simmering water and sugar, dipping cranberries in syrup, then rolling in sugar.
  9. Beat mascarpone (or coconut cream) with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form for filling.
  10. Unroll the cooled cake, spread filling, and roll back up without the towel, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  11. Whisk egg whites and granulated sugar over a double boiler until sugar dissolves; then beat until stiff peaks form to make meringue.
  12. Spread meringue over the cake and shape with a fork for a snowy appearance.
  13. Torch edges of meringue if desired and decorate with sugared cranberries before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure egg whites are at room temperature for best results and explore vegan options by substituting ingredients as noted in the recipes.

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