Lincoln Log

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Cuisine: American

Lincoln Log is a light, airy chocolate sponge roll filled with whipped cream or ice cream, perfect for a sweet, nostalgic dessert suitable for gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Sift together 1/2 cup sugar, all-purpose flour, cocoa, and salt.
  2. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff, but not dry.
  3. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating constantly.
  4. Set aside.
  5. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
  6. Add vanilla and fold in dry ingredients.
  7. Then fold in egg whites.
  8. Spread evenly in a greased and floured 15 1/2 x 10 x 1-inch pan.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for about 25 minutes.
  10. Roll up in a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar and let cool.
  11. Unroll and spread with filling (whipped cream or ice cream).
  12. Re-roll and spread with chocolate icing or dust with powdered sugar.
  13. Refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

473 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 7.9g 10% DV
Carbs 76.7g 28% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9782.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 5014.8mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 108mg 8% DV
Iron 6.5mg 36% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Low-fat
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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