Description
Gingerbread Christmas Log Cake is a festive dessert that captures the essence of holiday cheer with its warm spices and creamy filling. This stunning rolled cake, reminiscent of a cozy winter evening, features layers of spiced gingerbread cake enveloped in luscious whipped cream. Perfect for holiday gatherings or intimate family dinners, this dessert not only delights the taste buds but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (dark)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat 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, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until fluffy; mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
- Cool slightly in the pan, then roll using a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread on cooled cake and roll up again.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg