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Gingerbread Yule Log: Magical Holiday Treat

Gingerbread Yule Log
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This Gingerbread Yule Log recipe features a moist gingerbread sponge cake filled and frosted with a creamy spiced rum cream cheese frosting. It’s an easy-to-make, festive dessert perfect for holiday celebrations, decorated with cranberries and rosemary for a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Spiced Rum
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12×18-inch half-sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs and brown sugar in an electric mixer for 4-6 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Gently mix in molasses, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until combined.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 9-11 minutes until set.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then roll it up with a clean kitchen towel inside.
  8. Beat cream cheese and spiced rum until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread half of the frosting on it, and roll it back up tightly.
  10. Spread the remaining frosting on the outside of the rolled cake and decorate as desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze the unfilled and unfrosted gingerbread cake for up to 3 months.
  • Adjust heavy cream in frosting for desired stiffness.
  • Ensure decorative toppings like cranberries and rosemary are dry before garnishing.

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