Chocolate Gingerbread Yule Log
"If you’ve tasted a yule log sponge cake, you’ll love this version with fresh ginger and spices. The holiday stunner can be made ahead. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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5 large eggs, separated
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3/4 cup cake flour
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1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons each ground ginger and cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon each ground nutmeg and pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup molasses
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
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1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/4 cup sugar
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Baking cocoa
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FILLING:
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1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
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1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup crystallized ginger, dried cranberries or miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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CHOCOLATE BARK:
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4 to 6 ounces high-quality bittersweet chocolate, melted
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BUTTERCREAM:
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2 large egg whites
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, melted and cooled
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