Description
Celebrate the holiday season with this Gingerbread Christmas Log Cake, a stunning dessert that combines warm spices, rich chocolate, and luscious cream filling. Perfect for family gatherings, this cake is not only visually impressive but easy to make, ensuring a delightful experience for everyone. With its aromatic blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, each slice offers a taste of cozy winter evenings spent with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup dark molasses
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 15×10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by molasses.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before rolling onto powdered sugar-dusted parchment paper.
- Whip heavy cream with sugar until soft peaks form; spread on cooled cake before rolling again.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate with cream; pour over the rolled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg