Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with our delightful Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert perfect for holiday gatherings. This rolled sponge cake is infused with warm spices like ginger and cinnamon, complemented by a luscious cream cheese filling featuring minced crystallized ginger. Not only is it visually stunning, but it also offers an inviting aroma and flavor that will leave your guests craving more. With straightforward instructions, even novice bakers can create this charming treat that serves 10 people. Whether enjoyed at a holiday party or as a cozy family dessert, this Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll is sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup molasses
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ¼ cup sugar
- confectioners' sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup minced crystallized ginger
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a greased baking pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, spices, salt, and baking soda in one bowl.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks until thick; add molasses and melted butter.
- In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture followed by the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes until set; cool on a tea towel dusted with confectioners' sugar.
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, butter, vanilla, crystallized ginger, and sugar until smooth.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently, spread the filling evenly, then roll back up without the towel.
- Chill before serving; dust with additional confectioners' sugar and garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg