GINGERBREAD YULE LOG

Steps:

• 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.