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Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll

Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll: A Festive Holiday Delight

This Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll is a delightful holiday dessert with spiced cake and cream cheese filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for better emulsification.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Substitutions are not recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Ground ginger Fresh may alter texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Dark corn syrup can substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted.
  • 1 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds moisture.
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese Full-fat recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Softened for mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Minced crystallized ginger Optional for extra kick.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 2 pieces Gingerbread cookies For decorative touch.

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 13x18 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground ginger, kosher salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl until thick and pale, then mix in the molasses and melted butter until smooth.
  4. Whip the egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until glossy and stiff peaks form.
  5. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture, followed by the dry ingredients until just blended.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 9-12 minutes until the top is slightly golden.
  7. Allow the cake to cool briefly, then invert onto a sugar-dusted tea towel and roll into a log shape.
  8. Beat together cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, and minced ginger until smooth and fluffy.
  9. Once the cake is cool, unroll it and spread the cream cheese filling, then roll it back up.
  10. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.

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