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Tasty Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake

A delightful ginger bread cake rolled into a whimsical log shape, perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you're craving a cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Frosting of choice cream cheese or buttercream recommended

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a jelly roll pan (10x15 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and brown sugar until light and fluffy, then add molasses, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.
  4. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix!
Baking and Assembly
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  2. Once baked, immediately run a knife around the edges and flip the cake onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool.
  3. While it’s cooling, whip up your favorite frosting (cream cheese frosting works beautifully).
  4. Unroll the cooled cake carefully, spread the frosting generously, and roll it up again without the towel.
  5. Chill the log cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before unrolling to prevent cracking. Add nuts or orange zest for more flavor, and store wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.