PEAR GINGERBREAD CAKE ROLL
Crave the taste of gingerbread at Christmastime? Why stop at making cutout cookies? Enjoy this elegant swirled dessert. It dresses up a spiced molasses cake with a luscious pear filling. -Gwen Beauchamp, Lancaster, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour the pan and paper. Set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and egg yolks for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar; beat for 2 minutes or until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in butter and molasses. Combine the flour, baking powder and spices; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan., Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan 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 filling, in a small skillet, saute pears in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in brandy. Cool completely. In a large bowl, beat the cream, confectioners' sugar, cinnamon and ginger until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in pear mixture., Unroll cake and spread filling over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar and cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 167mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
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Brandon Rader
[email protected]Would definitely make again!
MR Robi HR
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pear gingerbread cake roll was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good, but it wasn't the best cake roll I've ever had.
Rohail Khan
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cake roll to roll up without cracking, but it still tasted delicious.
Kenneth Byaluhanga
[email protected]The cake roll was a little dry, but the flavor was still good.
Nicolas Collado
[email protected]This cake roll was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Xahed Chowdhury
[email protected]This is the best pear gingerbread cake roll I've ever had! I highly recommend it.
Debra Wilson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed this cake roll. The pear flavor really shines through.
Karuhanga Narcensio
[email protected]This cake roll is so moist and tender, it practically melts in your mouth.
sharon Ug
[email protected]I love the way the pears and gingerbread spices complement each other in this cake roll.
Jonathan Bell
[email protected]The cake roll was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Ntume Juliana
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Victoria Obedapo
[email protected]I made this cake roll for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist, tender texture.
Bella storer chanel
[email protected]This pear gingerbread cake roll was a delightful treat! The combination of sweet pears and warm gingerbread spices was perfect.