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Little says Christmas more than gingerbread. I wanted to make a gingerbread cake, but didn't want a large layer cake hanging around tempting me, nor did I want a sugary frosting. Thus, we have a Gingerbread Cake Roll recipe today. My Eggnog Whipped Cream would also make a nice filling substitution for this roll.
If you like this recipe. you may also enjoy my Gingerbread Loaf Cake with Eggnog Glaze or Gingerbread Pie Recipe.
Ingredients
Cake
- ¼ pound unsalted butter one stick
- ⅔ c light brown sugar
- ¼ c sugar
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ c molasses
- ¼ cup milk
Filling
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ cup confectionery sugar
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees & grease* and flour a jelly roll pan or small edged cookie sheet.
- Cream together butter with sugars, in large mixing bowl.
- In a a separate bowl, blend flour, salt baking powder and spices, then add to the creamed butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, vanilla, molasses and milk. Mix well, until smooth, and evenly distributed.
- Pour into greased pan, and spread evenly to edges.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Once cake has cooled sufficiently. Place plastic wrap over cake, and flip pan over, to release cake onto it.
Filling
- Freeze mixing bowl and beaters for at least 10 minutes.
- Add ingredients to mixing bowl, and hand whisk to blend, once distributed, switch to electric mixer.
- Beat on medium until cream starts to fold, then whip on high, until cream makes sturdy peaks.
Assemble
- Spread the filling evenly over cake.
- Use the plastic wrap to help you roll the cake log.
- Refrigerate until about 15-20 minutes before serving time.
- Slice off ends for better presentation, when serving.
Notes
*cooking spray & flour or specialty baking spray are fine
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 274mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 865IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.6mg
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Yum, I have gingerbread cake baking up right now 🙂 This looks tasty Robin!
Billie says
I haven't had anything ginger yet this season, this cake roll sounds so good.
Kathleen says
Looks so delicious!
Tricia Nightowlmama says
oh that looks delicious and I bet it would make the perfect holiday treat
Jenn @therebelchick says
That looks fantastic and it's pretty simple to make!
Lisa says
That looks yummy.
Sheri says
This looks great!
Lolo says
Oh my, that looks amazing!
Courtney says
I love roll cakes! One day I'll make one.
Jennifer says
I've never tried a Gingerbread cake before. Sounds like it'd be amazing though
Theresa says
Your photos are amazing.
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
That looks so freaking good!
Leilani says
I love cake rolls! They just look so cool.
Notorious Spinks says
This looks so yummy!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
Your food always looks delicious! I really like ginger anything, so this is something I would definitely try out!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Oh wow! This sounds fantastic and I do love gingerbread this time of the year. AND - I am the only one in the house that likes it, so I would get to eat the whole roll myself.
HilLesha says
This looks very scrumptious!
Jenn says
MIL makes a similar pumpkin roll recipe. It's amazing!
Marcie W. says
I wait all year for an excuse to eat gingerbread. This cake looks amazing!
Elaina- A Time Out for Mommy says
I would love to attempt this but I'm not good at making rolls
Mellisa says
Delicious! This would be great with a hot cup of cocoa or coffee.
Toni says
That looks divine!!