The Gingerbread Spiced Log Cake is a heartwarming holiday dessert that combines the comforting flavors of gingerbread with a creamy, luscious filling. Perfectly spiced and beautifully decorated, this festive treat captures the essence of the holiday season, making it a delightful centerpiece for any gathering.
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Gingerbread Spiced Log
Description
The Gingerbread Spiced Log Cake is a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of gingerbread spices with a creamy filling and festive decorations. This dessert features a soft spiced sponge cake rolled with a light cream cheese filling, making it perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Spiced Sponge Cake
Cream Cheese Filling
Decorations
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Spiced Sponge Cake
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and baking soda.
- Whip Egg Yolks: In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, 1/2 cup (100g) of sugar, molasses, and vanilla until thick and pale.
- Whip Egg Whites: In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Combine: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture. Then fold in the egg whites in batches until just combined.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
Step 2: Roll the Cake
Invert and Roll: While the cake is still warm, invert it onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake (with the towel) from the short end. Let it cool completely.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling
- Whip Cream: In a bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- Mix Filling: In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the whipped cream gently.
Step 4: Assemble the Log
Unroll Cake: Gently unroll the cooled cake and spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the surface. Roll the cake back up without the towel and place it seam-side down on a serving platter.
Step 5: Decorate
Dust and Garnish: Dust the log with powdered sugar for a snowy effect. Decorate with mini gingerbread cookies or festive sprinkles as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 370kcal
Note
Chill the log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to make slicing easier.For a stronger gingerbread flavor, add a touch more ground ginger or molasses.
