Chocolate Peppermint Log
"What a great make-ahead treat! This cake log is perfect for the holidays because you can make it when you have time, store it in the freezer and scratch dessert off of your to-do list. —Brenda Sinclair, Princeton, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 large eggs, separated
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup baking cocoa
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
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1/3 cup water
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
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1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
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GLAZE:
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5 teaspoons butter
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2 tablespoons baking cocoa
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2 tablespoons water
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1 cup confectioners' sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies
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