Quick Ginger Bread Yule Log Cake: An Easy Holiday Indulgence
A delicious and easy recipe for a gingerbread Yule log cake, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 cup gingerbread spice mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and gingerbread spice mix.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and then combine with the molasses and melted butter.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until well combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before rolling it into a log shape.
- For the frosting, mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth and spread it over the cake.
- Roll the cake tightly and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before rolling.
- For an extra touch, add chocolate ganache on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg