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Classic Yule Log Recipe

Classic Yule Log Recipe

The Classic Yule Log Recipe is a festive dessert. This beautiful cake looks like a real log. It's perfect for Christmas celebrations with family.
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Course Dessert

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 10x15 inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Parchment paper 
  • Clean kitchen towel
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Spatula for spreading
  • Fork for decoration

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Grease the paper lightly with butter.
  • This prevents sticking later.
  • Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
  • This takes about 3 minutes.
  • Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  • Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture gently.
  • Don't overmix the batter.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan evenly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
  • Don't overbake or it will crack.
  • The cake should be soft and moist.
  • Dust a clean towel with powdered sugar.
  • Turn hot cake onto the towel immediately.
  • Peel off parchment paper carefully.
  • Roll cake with towel from short end.
  • Let it cool completely in rolled position.
  • Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  • Beat until stiff peaks appear.
  • Keep it cold until ready to use.
  • Unroll the cooled cake gently.
  • Spread cream filling evenly on cake.
  • Leave 1 inch border on edges.
  • Roll cake again without the towel.
  • Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Beat butter until smooth and creamy.
  • Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder gradually.
  • Add milk and beat until fluffy.
  • The frosting should spread easily.
  • Place rolled cake on serving plate.
  • Spread chocolate frosting all over the cake.
  • Use a fork to create bark texture.
  • Drag fork lines along the log.
  • Add powdered sugar for snow effect.
  • Refrigerate until serving time.

Notes

  • Roll the cake while it's still warm.
  • This prevents cracking when you fill it.
  • Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
  • They whip up lighter and fluffier.
  • Don't skip the towel rolling step.
  • It trains the cake to hold shape.
  • Chill the filled cake before frosting it.
  • This makes frosting much easier to spread.
  • Add fresh berries or holly for decoration.
  • They make it look more festive.
  • Make the cake one day ahead if needed.
  • It tastes even better the next day.
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