Lincoln Log Cake Recipe

Name: Lincoln Log Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large eggs,; 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

4 large eggs,
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, grated
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
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.
2
Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper. Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake at 375u00b0 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.
3
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.
4
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.

741

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large eggs,, 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Lincoln Log Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lincoln Log Cake

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