Description
Gingerbread Christmas Log Cake is a festive delight that combines the warm, spiced flavor of gingerbread with a creamy frosting, creating a dessert that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This easy-to-make log cake not only looks stunning on any table but also fills your home with the comforting aroma of cinnamon and molasses. Gather around with loved ones and enjoy this memorable treat that will bring joy to your festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, mix molasses, granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, spread frosting over the cake and roll it up tightly. Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg