Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10x15 jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a stand mixer, whip the egg whites on medium speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Mix together the egg yolks, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into the egg yolk mixture, followed by yogurt and molasses.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites until no streaks remain.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- Once baked, sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar, flip the cake onto it, and roll it up gently. Let it cool completely for 1-2 hours.
- Prepare sugared cranberries by dunking fresh cranberries in simple syrup and rolling them in sugar.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread an even layer of mascarpone filling, and roll it tightly back up.
- Wrap the rolled cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- For the meringue frosting, whisk egg whites and sugar over simmering water, then whip until stiff peaks form. Spread over the chilled Yule log.
- Decorate with sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary. Optionally torch the edges of the meringue for effect.
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Notes
Ensure to preheat your oven properly and avoid overmixing for optimal texture. Consider making this cake a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
