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Yule Log

Yule Log

Delight in this festive Yule Log recipe, a chocolate cake rolled with cream, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for whipping
  • 6 oz dark chocolate for ganache

Equipment

  • jelly roll pan
  • whisk
  • Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Stir in melted butter and vanilla until combined.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until set but soft.
  4. Immediately invert the cake onto powdered sugar-dusted parchment paper and roll it up tightly while warm; let cool completely.
Assembling and Serving
  1. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the filling evenly before rolling it back up again.
  2. For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chopped dark chocolate; stir until smooth. Pour over the rolled cake and slice for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling or garnish with additional seasonal ingredients like berries or edible glitter to enhance presentation.

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