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Quick Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake

Quick Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake that's Festively Irresistible

This Quick Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake is a must-try holiday dessert that impresses with its delightful flavors and presentation.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Eggs For egg replacement, use 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt Use coconut yogurt or applesauce (reduce sugar slightly if using applesauce).
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese Use whipped coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Sugar (for sugared cranberries)
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 10x15 Jelly Roll Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Rack
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15 jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whip egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3–5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Cream egg yolks with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until light and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.
  4. Combine flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a bowl, then gradually add to wet mixture with yogurt and molasses until smooth.
  5. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter carefully to maintain airiness.
  6. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  7. Sprinkle a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar and carefully turn the hot cake onto it. Roll the cake while it's hot and let it cool for 1–2 hours.
  8. Prepare sugared cranberries by dunking fresh cranberries in simple syrup and then rolling them in sugar; let dry on a wire rack.
  9. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the mascarpone filling evenly across the surface. Roll back into a log shape.
  10. Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Make meringue frosting by whisking egg whites and sugar over a double boiler until warm, then whip until stiff peaks form.
  12. Cover the chilled cake with meringue frosting and garnish with sugared cranberries and fresh rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the oven is fully preheated for even baking and gently fold the whipped egg whites to maintain the airy texture.

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