LINCOLN LOG CAKE
To celebrate Presidents' Day, try this treat from Mary Thomas of Hartford, Wisconsin. "My mother always made this cake roll in February," she remembers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; fold into egg mixture., Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until top 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 towel, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., For frosting, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate, butter and vanilla; stir until melted. , While frosting is warm, unroll cake and spread half of frosting over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up. Spread remaining frosting over outside of roll. Using tines of a fork, drag along sides of cake to resemble tree bark. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
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Ruth Neil
rn@hotmail.comI love the way this cake looks. It's so unique and eye-catching.
Nicolas Cubillo
c_n@hotmail.comThis cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the peanut butter frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
mian musa
musa@gmail.comI've made this cake for my family several times and they always love it. It's a simple cake to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Richiebeatz Ay Official
official-r@gmail.comThis cake was a big hit at my office party. I brought it in for a potluck and it was gone in minutes.
Kirsten Suckinaw
kirsten34@yahoo.comI was a little skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite desserts.
ferdoush tasfiq
t.f65@gmail.comThis cake is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that everyone will love.
Jo man
jman53@gmail.comI've tried several different Lincoln Log cake recipes, and this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly.
Adam Shaw
a-shaw14@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just a weeknight dessert.
Lynn mayle
lynnm@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed this cake. The frosting is light and fluffy, and the chocolate cake is moist and flavorful.
Tierra Williams
tierra-w15@hotmail.frThis cake is so rich and decadent. I love the way the peanut butter frosting pairs with the chocolate cake.
Usman jaani Malik
usman_j7@hotmail.frMy kids loved helping me make this cake. It was a fun and easy way to get them involved in the kitchen.
Rozynah
rozynah4@aol.comI've been making this cake for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting, and graham cracker crumbs is irresistible.
Prashant M. Sangson
p.sangson@yahoo.comThis Lincoln Log cake was a hit at my son's birthday party! It was so easy to make and looked so impressive.