Description
Yule Log is a festive holiday dessert that captures the spirit of winter celebrations. This rolled chocolate cake, filled with creamy goodness and adorned with rich frosting, resembles a rustic log, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Christmas or New Year gatherings. Its delightful flavors and stunning presentation will impress family and friends alike, ensuring every slice brings joy to your festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate or cocoa butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add vanilla extract.
- Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until just combined; pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then roll the cake in a towel dusted with powdered sugar. Unroll, fill with whipped cream, and roll back up.
- Frost with chocolate ganache once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg