Gingerbread Yule Log: The Best Homemade Holiday Dessert
A delightful and festive treat that captures the flavors of the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until fluffy.
- Add molasses, ginger, and cinnamon to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, whip the heavy cream and gradually mix in powdered sugar until desired consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake, roll it up, and refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- This dessert is perfect for holiday gatherings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Yule Log