Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon clove, ground
  • cinnamon, ground, additional (optional)

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, beat yolks on high until thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Beat in molasses and butter. In another bowl, beat whites until foamy;
  • gradually add sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Fold into yolk mixture.
  • Combine dry ingredients; gently fold into egg mixture until well mixed.
  • Line a greased 15x10x1 in. baking pan with waxed paper; grease and flour paper.
  • Spread batter into pan. Bake at 375'F for 9-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Turn onto a linen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar.
  • Peel off paper and roll cake up in towel, starting with short end.
  • Cool on a wire rack
  • Meanwhile, beat the first five filling ingredients in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Unroll cake; spread with half the filling. Roll up.
  • Spread remaining filling over cake.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.