Mango Yule Log Gingerbread Cake recipe

Celebrate the holiday season with a tropical twist! This Mango Yule Log Gingerbread Cake combines the warm spices of a traditional gingerbread sponge with a creamy, fruit-forward mango filling. Finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this festive dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients to make Mango Yule Log Gingerbread Cake recipe

For the Gingerbread Cake:

• 6 eggs, separated (whites and yolks)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 4 tbsp. white sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp cocoa powder
• ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground clove
• ¼ tsp cream of tartar
• Powdered sugar (for garnish and rolling)

For the Mango Filling:

• 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
• 4 oz butter, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 cup fresh mango purée
• ¼ cup dried mango, finely diced
• ½ tsp ground turmeric
• ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Gingerbread Cake

1. Let the egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Grease the bottom of a 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan, line with parchment paper, then grease and flour the parchment.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and cocoa powder.
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks, molasses, and brown sugar on high speed for about 3 minutes until thick.
6. In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
7. Gradually add in white sugar, beating until sugar dissolves and stiff peaks form again.
8. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the yolk mixture until combined.
9. Fold in the dry ingredients until the batter is smooth and fully incorporated.
10. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
11. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when gently touched.

Step 2: Roll and Chill

1. Lay a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and generously dust it with powdered sugar.
2. Invert the warm cake onto the towel and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
3. Starting from the short end, roll the cake and towel together to form a log shape.
4. Place on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set.

Step 3: Prepare the Mango Filling

1. In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese, butter, and sugar on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.
2. Add the mango purée, dried mango, turmeric, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

Step 4: Assemble the Yule Log

1. Carefully unroll the chilled cake on a flat surface.
2. Spread the mango filling evenly over the cake, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
3. Gently roll the cake back up (this time without the towel), seam-side down.
4. Dust the top with powdered sugar for a snowy effect.
5. Slice into 1-inch pieces just before serving.