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Gingerbread Yule Log

Nicely seasoned gingerbread holds a sweet creamy filling. This dessert is surprisingly light, so it's easy to indulge in a generous slice after a hearty meal. —Bernadette Colvin, Lexington, Kentucky

12 ServingsPrep: 30 min. Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, cloves and ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
SPICED CREAM FILLING:
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Additional ground cinnamon, optional

Directions

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased
15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the
paper; set aside. In a large bowl, beat egg yolks on high speed
until thickened, about 3 minutes. Beat in molasses and butter.
In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium
speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time,
beating on high until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture.

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Gingerbread Yule Log (continued)

Directions (continued)

Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; fold into egg
mixture until well combined.
Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 9-12 minutes or
until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes.
Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar.
Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll
style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack.
In a chilled large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat
until soft peaks form. Unroll cake; spread half of the filling
evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Spread
remaining filling over cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.
Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 238 calories, 13 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 96 mg cholesterol, 93 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.