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Gingerbread Cake Roll

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A beautifully swirled gingerbread cake roll filled with whipped cream and covered in white chocolate buttercream, perfect for festive occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
Whipped Cream Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
White Chocolate Buttercream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, whisking until medium peaks form. Set aside.
  4. Clean the mixer bowl and beat egg yolks until frothy. Mix in molasses and vanilla, beating until pale (about 3-4 mins).
  5. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the yolk mixture, mixing on low. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions.
  6. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, ensuring no lumps remain.
  7. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden.
  8. Prepare a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Cool the cake for 5 minutes, then invert onto the towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper and roll it tightly in the towel.
  9. Allow to cool completely on a rack.
Filling and Assembly
  1. Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, continuing until thick.
  2. Once cooled, unroll the cake, spread whipped cream on top, leaving a border, then reroll the cake and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. For the buttercream, cream butter with cream cheese until fluffy, then mix in cooled white chocolate. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  4. Spread the buttercream on the cake and use a fork to create a bark-like texture. Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and store them in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage. Don’t rush the folding of egg whites and flour to maintain the lightness of the cake. Experiment with ingredients as desired.
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