Gingerbread yule log recipe

Gingerbread Yule Log recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This gingerbread yule log recipe is a delightful twist on the classic holiday dessert. Made with a rich and moist gingerbread cake, filled with a creamy whipped cream frosting, and rolled into a log shape, it is the perfect centerpiece for any festive gathering. The warm spices of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg infuse every bite, creating a comforting and aromatic treat. Decorated with a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprinkle of cocoa powder, this gingerbread yule log is sure to impress both visually and in taste.

Keywords: gingerbread, yule log, holiday dessert, festive, spices.

Gingerbread yule log recipe details

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Ingredients

3 medium	eggs, yolks and whites separated
120 ml	molasses
1 tbsp	butter, melted
30 g	sugar
100 g	flour
½ tsp	baking soda
½ tsp	baking powder
½ tsp	cloves, ground
½ tsp	ginger, ground
½ tsp	cinnamon, ground
⅛ tsp	salt
	For the Cream Filling:
300 ml	whipping cream
40 g	sugar
1 tsp	cinnamon, ground
2 tsp	vanilla extract

Instructions

Beat egg yolks until thickened, about 3 minutes. Add molasses and butter and beat until smooth.

In another bowl, beat whites until foamy; add sugar, beating until soft peaks form.

Combine both mixtures.

Mix together dry ingredients and gently fold into egg mixture until well mixed.

Line a greased baking pan with waxed paper and grease and flour paper. Spread batter into pan.

Preheat oven to 180°C and bake for 9-12 minutes.

When ready, turn onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Peel off paper and roll cake up in towel. Cool on a wire rack.

For the filling, beat the cream, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and cloves in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Unroll cake and spread with half the filling. Roll up. Spread remaining filling over cake and sprinkle with more cinnamon.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a