Description
This Quick Gingerbread Yule Log Cake is a festive showstopper featuring warm holiday spices, a soft and fluffy sponge, and a creamy filling. It’s a faster, easier twist on the traditional Yule Log — perfect for Christmas gatherings, holiday brunches, or cozy winter desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional for richness)
- Additional whipped cream
- Powdered sugar (for snow effect)
- Crushed gingersnaps or cookie crumbs
- Sugared cranberries or rosemary sprigs
- Chocolate drizzle or melted white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and thick (4–5 minutes).
- Mix in molasses and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture in two additions, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the cake springs back when touched.
- Immediately invert the cake onto a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off parchment and roll up the cake (with the towel inside). Cool completely.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese (if using) until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and re-roll tightly without the towel.
- Place on a serving platter, dust with powdered sugar, or decorate with whipped cream, cranberries, and festive toppings.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg