APPLE BUTTER CAKE ROLL

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This is a new take on a pumpkin roll. Her spicy gingerbread cake might make you think back fondly to Christmas at Grandma's! -Debbie White, Williamson, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2 cups apple butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper and grease the paper. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour and 2 tablespoons sugar; set aside., In a large bowl, combine remaining flour and sugar; add the cinnamon, baking powder, ginger, cloves and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, butter, molasses and water. Add to dry ingredients and beat until blended. Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into prepared pan. , Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cake 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 the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , Unroll cake; spread apple butter to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges